by Lou DeSantis | Jul 8, 2025
In Person and Zoom “The lamrim is the main road, the direct highway to enlightenment.” – Lama Zopa Rinpoche Rooted in the teachings of the Buddha given 2,500 years ago, set out initially in a text by Lama Atisha composed 1,000 years ago, and... 
by Lou DeSantis | Jul 8, 2025
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... 
by Lou DeSantis | Jul 5, 2025
Zoom Only We invite you to join us in receiving the 8 Mahayana Precepts, a special set of vows taken for 24 hours to live in accordance with the Buddha’s teachings of ethical conduct and compassion. By taking these vows, you commit to refraining from harmful actions... 
by Lou DeSantis | Jul 5, 2025
Dates: Thursdays, July 3 – 31st This course introduces new students to the Bodhisattva ideal through the lens of the Six Perfections (pāramitās). Each session focuses on practical, real-life applications of these qualities—generosity, ethical living, patience,... 
by Lou DeSantis | Jul 5, 2025
Sundays, Aug 3, 20225 – Aug 31, 2025, Zoom Only In a world increasingly marked by anxiety, division, and uncertainty, the timeless teachings of the Buddhadharma offer profound tools for inner transformation and compassionate action. This course, Dharma for...