The Covid 19 pandemic gives us an increased awareness of our interconnectedness and interdependence with the suffering in the world. We open our hearts to all affected by the pandemic and we recognize the increasing economic hardship and food insecurity right here in Lane County, especially in the most vulnerable populations. In the spirit of compassion the Palmo Center is working to make a difference through its volunteer efforts which include:

Food Box Mondays — Palmo Center members and friends meet each week at Food for Lane County to pick up food boxes which are delivered to 30 families in our local area.

Monday Lunches for the Unhoused  — Twice a month, Palmo Center members and friends make nutritious lunches and deliver them to Community Supported Shelters.

Donations for Gift Cards for Families in Need  — The Palmo Center collects money to purchase gift cards from local stores which are given to participants of Huerto de la Familia, a community garden outreach program. These gift cards enable families to purchase staples to supplement their garden produce. 

Volunteers and contributions are always welcome. If you would like to join any of the Compassion in Action efforts and help us expand our outreach programs, please email us at: 
info@palmocenter.org

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Due to the current situation that is impacting the world, and keeping in mind the safety and well being of all, we are rescheduling Tulku Jigme Rinpoche's annual North America, Europe, and Asia teaching dates for 2020. Please see our event page for updates.

On Nov. 13, Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche gave a public talk at Tsunami Book store entitled, How to Love Yourself. Throughout this inspiring talk which included guided meditations on calm abiding and loving kindness. Rinpoche compassionately and humorously encouraged us to love and care for ourselves by listening to and loving the physical body and opening to an understanding of who we truly are.

​Updated: Nov 18, 2019

In 2018, the Palmo Center hosted the most auspicious historic visit of His Holiness Sakya Trichen, second only to His Holiness Dalia lama in Tibetan Buddhism. On that glorious day, many fortunate students received the Medicine Buddha empowerment from His Holiness. At the request of many students, our spiritual director, Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche gave a comprehensive teaching on the Medicine Buddha Sadhana on the Nov. 9 and 10, 2019 weekend. During this weekend retreat, Rinpoche revealed the history, psychology and benefit of the ancient Tibetan science of healing.