Welcome to the Gyuto Foundation
Welcome to the Gyuto Foundation
The Gyuto Foundation, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in East Richmond Heights, California, is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Tibet’s living cultural and spiritual heritage. The Foundation supports activities dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Tibetan culture through teaching, hosting local University students, interfaith dialogues and cultural programs.
The Foundation also supports charity programs for the Himalayan children’s education and healthcare funds, Tibetan seniors living in the Bay Area and new immigrants.
Your contribution for the monastery is greatly appreciated. Your generosity will allow for the development of this unique facility for local community and supporters. Thank you.
The Gyuto Foundation, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in East Richmond Heights, California, is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Tibet’s living cultural and spiritual heritage. The Foundation supports activities dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Tibetan culture through teaching, hosting local University students, interfaith dialogues and cultural programs.
The Foundation also supports charity programs for the Himalayan children’s education and healthcare funds, Tibetan seniors living in the Bay Area and new immigrants.
Your contribution for the monastery is greatly appreciated. Your generosity will allow for the development of this unique facility for local community and supporters. Thank you.
Welcome to the Gyuto Foundation
Welcome to the Gyuto Foundation
The Gyuto Foundation, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in East Richmond Heights, California, is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Tibet’s living cultural and spiritual heritage. The Foundation supports activities dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Tibetan culture through teaching, hosting local University students, interfaith dialogues and cultural programs.
The Foundation also supports charity programs for the Himalayan children’s education and healthcare funds, Tibetan seniors living in the Bay Area and new immigrants.
Your contribution for the monastery is greatly appreciated. Your generosity will allow for the development of this unique facility for local community and supporters. Thank you.
The Gyuto Foundation, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in East Richmond Heights, California, is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Tibet’s living cultural and spiritual heritage. The Foundation supports activities dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Tibetan culture through teaching, hosting local University students, interfaith dialogues and cultural programs.
The Foundation also supports charity programs for the Himalayan children’s education and healthcare funds, Tibetan seniors living in the Bay Area and new immigrants.
Your contribution for the monastery is greatly appreciated. Your generosity will allow for the development of this unique facility for local community and supporters. Thank you.
Resident Teacher
Venerable Geshe Kunchok Tenzin
Venerable Geshe Kunchok Tenzin was born in 1960 in the hills of Darjeeling to Penpa Tsering and Passang Kyipa. The fourth of ten children, Venerable Geshe Kunchok Tenzin attended CST Darjeeling School, where he was advised to become ordained for the benefits of monastic life. Read More…
We have five fully ordained resident monks at the monastery. The venerable monks are available for prayers for the community members 7 days a week. If prayer services are needed, please contact us by phone (510) 926-3969 or e-mail info@gyutofoundation.org .
Current Classes
Students are strongly encouraged to attend teachings in person.
Thursdays, 7pm – 9pm: Shantideva’s The Way of the Boddhisattva
Sundays, 10am – 12pm: The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path (Lamrim Chenmo)
Mondays, 7pm – 8pm: Secular Meditation
Our Meditation Sessions are secular and appropriate for all levels from beginners to experienced. All are welcome- no reservation is required and the sessions are free. More Information…
Venerable Geshe Kunchok Tenzin
Venerable Geshe Kunchok Tenzin was born in 1960 in the hills of Darjeeling to Penpa Tsering and Passang Kyipa. The fourth of ten children, Venerable Geshe Kunchok Tenzin attended CST Darjeeling School, where he was advised to become ordained for the benefits of monastic life. Read More…
We have five fully ordained resident monks at the monastery. The venerable monks are available for prayers for the community members 7 days a week. If prayer services are needed, please contact us by phone (510) 926-3969 or e-mail info@gyutofoundation.org .
Current Classes
Thursdays, 7pm – 9pm: Shantideva’s The Way of the Boddhisattva
Students are strongly encouraged to attend teachings in person.
Sundays, 10am – 12pm: The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path (Lamrim Chenmo)
Students are strongly encouraged to attend teachings in person.
Mondays, 7pm – 8pm: Secular Meditation
Our Meditation Sessions are secular and appropriate for all levels from beginners to experienced. All are welcome- no reservation is required and the sessions are free. More Information…
