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  • Be Your Own Therapist

    Buddhist Psychology
    1 | Beginner

    Dates: Tuesdays, Nov 11 - 25 These open-ended 60-minute discussions are an easy-going introduction to the Buddhist approach to the mind. Participants learn how to pay attention to, identify and then unpack the thoughts that inform our emotions in day-to-day life and learn how to reconfigure them, rather than focusing on the event or person that triggered them. This is the key to success in Buddhist practice. As Lama Zopa Rinpoche says, “We can mold our mind into any shape we like.” Open door, open heart. Donations are always optional.

  • Heart Advice for Death and Dying

    Sutra
    1 | Beginner

    Most modern societies do an excellent job of hiding away the reality of death. When on top of this we lead a busy life, we may not give much thought to death until we actually encounter it face to face. We then find ourselves overwhelmed and traumatized by the diagnosis of a terminal illness or the loss of someone close to us. We may also fear that thinking about death will make it happen or else take the joy out of living. But, in reality, when we actively think about death and prepare for it, we find more peace, happiness, and fulfillment in our lives and our fear of death disappears. This course sets out Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s essential advice for the time of death and for making life meaningful. It also provides practical ways for thinking about and preparing for one’s own and others’ deaths. Students will gain confidence in facing their own death and will also be able to provide help and support to others before, during, and even after their death. This course is suitable for anyone, Buddhist or not, who is interested in learning more about death and dying from a Buddhist perspective. It consists of […]

  • Uniting Wisdom and Compassion: Chandrakirti’s Praise to Great Compassion

    Sutra
    2 | Intermediate

    Just as a bird relies on two wings for flight, the two aspects of compassion and wisdom are both essential in order to fulfill our aspirations to attain the state of complete awakening. Informed by wisdom, compassion understands how to be present and helpful in the face of confusion and suffering. Inspired by compassion, wisdom is moved to uproot the source of all confusion and enable us to quickly and skillfully benefit others. Working together they become inseparable, a singular and potent energy dedicated to removing the suffering of the world. In this course, we will examine teachings on the development of compassion from the renowned seventh-century Indian Buddhist scholar, Chandrakirti, in which he provides clear instruction on how to bring these two minds together in meditation and daily practice. Open door, open heart. Donations are always optional.

  • Movie Night: The Medicine Buddha

    Explore & Connect
    1 | Beginner

    This one-of-a-kind documentary narrated by Academy Award winner Sir Ben Kingsley is a profoundly cinematic portrait of the renowned Mongolian Buddhist leader, Khama Lama Natsagdorj. Faith and science are elegantly reconciled as we’re immersed in the Lama’s eclectic, relentless humanitarian efforts. Open door, open heart. Donations are always optional

  • Discovering Buddhism: Samsara and Nirvana Round-Table Discussion

    Discovering Buddhism
    2 | Intermediate

    Please join us for this final opportunity to discuss as a group the main points taught in this module of Discovering Buddhism and to have a final opportunity to ask any clarifying questions. Open door, open heart. Donations are always optional.

  • Meditation 101

    Meditation 101
    1 | Beginner

    Dates: Tuesdays, Dec 2 - 23 The verb we translate as “to meditate” in Tibetan, gom, literally means “to familiarize.” First we listen to the teachings, then think about their meaning, and, finally thoroughly familiarize our mind with them in meditation, gaining direct experiential knowledge of their reality. This module introduces the student to various simple techniques, including concentration, analytical meditation, and visualization, which is a specialty of Tibetan Buddhism.

  • Discovering Buddhism: Samsara and Nirvana Retreat Day

    Discovering Buddhism
    2 | Intermediate

    Please join us for a day of meditation and reflection as we try to more deeply familiarize ourselves with the teachings and meditations presented in the ninth module of Discovering Buddhism. Participation is encouraged but only required for those seeking a certificate of achievement for this module. This retreat day is also open to students who have not participated in this module of Discovering Buddhism. Morning Session: 10:00 am to 12:00 PM Lunch Break: 12:00 to 1:30 PM Afternoon Session 1:30 to 3:30 PM Open door, open heart. Donations are always optional.

  • Sound Healing Meditation (Registration Open)

    Explore & Connect
    1 | Beginner

    Dates, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6 Registration Required, please register here. Experience a deeply immersive, full-body sound journey designed to calm the mind, relax the nervous system, and awaken inner awareness. Using instruments like crystal singing bowls, chimes, and gongs, this meditation anchors your focus with sound, allowing your body to unwind and your energy to flow freely. Benefits include: • Reduced stress • Improved mood • Deep relaxation • Better sleep • Immune support • Energetic clearing Chairs will be available as well as a small area for those who want to lie down.

  • Movie Night: Inside Out

    Explore & Connect
    1 | Beginner

    When her family moves across the country, tween Riley Anderson’s animated emotions get carried away – quite literally – on a fantastical journey through her mind. This Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature offers one of the clearest, yet whimsical, depictions of the mind. Open door, open heart. Donations are always optional

  • BP: Middle Length Lamrim – Part 1, Preparing for the Path

    Basic Program
    3 | Advanced

    Dates for Part 1: January 7 - Feb 25, No class Feb 18 Embarking on the study of the lamrim entails first acquiring an understanding of the significance of these teachings and their lineage, as well as instructions on how to study and engage in the text. Additionally, the groundwork for study must be established through initially recognizing that the root of the path is reliance upon a spiritual teacher and then coming to appreciate the basis of this human existence and its value for progressing on the path to enlightenment. Open door, open heart. Donations are always optional.