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Program: Buddhist Psychology

  • The Mindful Path: Meditations for Everyday Wisdom and Wellbeing

    Buddhist Psychology
    1 | Beginner

    This course offers a practical path to developing the inner strength to stay calm during conflict, find genuine contentment with what you have, and discover the joy that comes from truly caring for others. Through guided meditation and shared reflection, you'll cultivate these essential human qualities. The Journey Drawing from timeless teachings and adapted for modern life, we'll explore 16 core human qualities that research shows can literally rewire our brains for greater happiness and resilience. Each session focuses on one quality—from humility and patience to courage and service—through gentle meditation practices that anyone can learn. You'll discover that meditation isn't about emptying your mind or sitting in uncomfortable positions. It's about becoming aware of the mental patterns that drive your daily life, and learning to direct your inner energy in ways that create more peace and purpose. What You'll Experience Inner Awareness: Learn to recognize the motivations behind your actions and develop your own inner wisdom for navigating life's challenges Emotional Resilience: Cultivate patience, forgiveness, and contentment that aren't dependent on external circumstances changing Deeper Connections: Develop genuine kindness, respect, and loyalty that strengthen your relationships with others Purposeful Living: Discover how service, courage, and clear principles can guide […]

  • Adopting an Attitude of Gratitude

    Buddhist Psychology
    1 | Beginner

    Gratitude is undeniably a common practice of nearly every spiritual tradition as well as a part of society at large. In this session, we will explore how to use the teachings of the Buddha to unlock the richness of our lives through the constant expression of gratefulness towards all aspects of our lives. We will also discuss how, with an attitude of gratitude, we can tap into our natural state of joy and peace and share that spirit of well-being naturally with others, letting our heart become a source of light and love in the world around us. Course Materials Open door, open heart. Donations are always optional.

  • Be Your Own Therapist

    Buddhist Psychology
    1 | Beginner

    Dates: Tuesdays, Sep 2 -23 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.

  • Skillful Speech: Bringing Awareness to How We Connect

    Buddhist Psychology
    1 | Beginner

    Dates: Sundays, Sep 7 - 28 How often do you walk away from conversations feeling misunderstood, frustrated, or like you said exactly the wrong thing? Most of us learned to communicate through trial and error, picking up habits that create more distance than connection. This course offers a different way; one rooted in Buddhist wisdom about the power of speech to heal or harm. You'll discover how the simple act of paying attention to your words and listening with genuine presence can transform your relationships. We'll explore why some conversations leave everyone feeling energized while others drain the life out of the room, and learn practical ways to navigate everything from small talk to serious conflicts with greater skill and heart. What You'll Explore This isn't about learning scripts or communication formulas. Instead, you'll practice speaking from awareness rather than reactivity, listening for what's really being said beneath the words, and finding your authentic voice even in tense moments. Each week combines traditional contemplations on Right Speech with hands-on practice in real-world scenarios. You'll work with your own challenging relationships and communication patterns, supported by a group of fellow explorers in an encouraging environment. You'll Leave With Confidence in navigating […]

  • Be a Lamp Unto Yourself: A Path to Self-Reliance and Awakening

    Buddhist Psychology
    1 | Beginner

    Turn the light around and look within. This is an introduction to a meditation course on mindfulness sheduled for the first 3 Tuesdays of October. The course will be available in person at the center or online. In today's class we will experience, experiment, explore and encounter various types of meditation practices, including four ways of using the breath, mantra and silent meditations, and close with a forgiveness contemplation. There will be time for questions, comments, and the sharing of experiences and insights. Time passes quickly And opportunity is lost Practice diligently.

  • The Joy of Living Fully

    Buddhist Psychology
    1 | Beginner

    So often we feel that the practice of a spiritual path entails shutting out the “unspiritual” parts of one’s life and focusing only on that which has the appearance of being more spiritual. In this session, we will investigate why this approach can limit our ability to practice the Buddha’s teachings and how, with a greater awareness of wisdom and compassion, we can live each moment of our lives completely and joyfully. Open door, open heart. Donations are always optional. Class File 1 Class File 2  

  • Breaking Free: Strategies for Dealing with Attachment and Aversion

    Buddhist Psychology
    1 | Beginner

    Zoom Only, October 2, 9, and 16, 2025, 7PM to 8:30 PM This experiential course draws from the authentic Tibetan Buddhist teachings of Lama Thubten Yeshe to help you recognize the subtle mechanisms of attachment and aversion that create suffering in daily life. The Core Problem Lama Yeshe likens ego and attachment to "two departments" working together in your mind. Your ego makes projections onto objects, expecting them to be permanent and completely satisfying. Your attachment follows without hesitation, getting completely stuck on these objects. The result is a constant swing between extremes: grasping acceptance of what you want and blind rejection of what you don't want. Even when you get what you think you want, the satisfaction never lasts because you're relating to your mental projections rather than reality. The Investigation Through discussion and inquiry, you'll learn to observe these mental processes in real time. Rather than suppressing or analyzing attachment intellectually, you'll use your own experience as a laboratory—examining how attachment operates in relationships, with material possessions, and even with spiritual concepts. This isn't about positive thinking or becoming detached from life. It's about seeing clearly how your mind creates unnecessary suffering and learning to respond skillfully rather […]

  • Cultivating Loving-Kindness in Daily Life

    Buddhist Psychology
    1 | Beginner

    Dates: Thursdays, Nov. 6 - Dec. 11 Kindness is something we all recognize. Whether it’s a warm smile, a word of encouragement, or a simple gesture that reminds us we’re not alone. These small acts can lift our spirits, soften our hearts, and ease the burdens we quietly carry. They speak to something deep within us: the wish to feel seen, supported, and cared for. And just as we appreciate other people being kind to us, others appreciate it when we are kind to them. Ven. Sangye Khadro, the author of the book inspiring this course, Awakening the Kind Heart, will guide us in cultivating kindness as a way of life. Kindness isn't just something that exists in us by chance, it's a capacity we can actively nurture and strengthen. Through guided meditations, discussion, and teachings on the four immeasurable thoughts—loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity—we’ll explore how to open our hearts more fully, how to respond to ourselves and others with kindness, and how to bring more patience and compassion into everyday interactions.. Whether you’re new to Buddhist practice or simply looking for a way to reconnect with your natural capacity for goodness, this course offers a welcoming space to […]

  • 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.