Heruka Buddhist Center

History

In Spring of 1999, a resident of Fort Collins made a request to Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso to send a Buddhist teacher to Fort Collins, and so in September a teacher was sent and Heruka Buddhist Center was established. The teachings come from Buddha. They passed through an unbroken lineage of realized teachers such as Chandrakirti, Shantideva, Atisha, and Je Tsongkhapa, right down to Geshe Kelsang and our present-day teachers. We emphasize giving only teachings that have been handed down from Buddha, so that you can know that they are authentic.

Specialties

Everyone is welcome to come and visit Heruka Buddhist Center. We offer Buddha's timeless teachings in a modern accessible way. The Center offers a wide range of classes, meditations, and retreats, so there is probably something here for you. --Most popular: ~ Drop-in Meditation Classes ~ Thursday nights and Sunday mornings --Meditation at Noon ~ thirty minutes of relaxing guided meditation Tuesdays and Wednesdays --Free Silent Group Meditations w/ Heart Jewel prayers (daily, check calendar) --In depth Buddhist Foundation Study Program (must register) --Weekend day-courses and retreats --Refuge vows, blessing empowerments, teachings of Buddhist Sutra and Tantra The bookstore contains a selection of excellent books covering topics from beginning meditation to the most advanced practices. Check the calendar for open times and drop in for a class or just a cup of tea to say Hi.