In response to the busyness of our lives, we operate in doing-mode which is often disconnected from beingness. When our tasks are done, it can be difficult to let go of the doing, relax and drop back into being human again. Our humanity can feel uncomfortable, vulnerable, and unpleasant with all its complexity and messiness. […]
Evidence shows that even 5 minutes of meditation a day can go a long way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and sharpen focus. Sometimes it seems just getting to the […]
Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva with Geshe Lobsang Tsultrim 4 Tuesdays 8/28-9/18 6:30pm-8:30pm The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva is an important Lojong text containing thirty-seven verses with instructions on […]
The Buddha taught that to reduce suffering and live a happy life, you must watch your actions and live a life of virtue. Luckily, he laid out a code of […]
Learn to be happier, healthier and more peaceful while living an engaged spiritual life. Discover how to make a real difference in the well-being of others. We will focus on cultivating and applying mindfulness, wisdom and compassion in our relationships with others, serving beneficial causes in the world, relating to our technology and how we […]
Each month, through YOUR generosity we are able to offer a hot, hearty, nutritious breakfast to a portion of the population living among us that might otherwise go hungry. Our breakfast includes hot coffee and oatmeal with fixings, two hard-boiled eggs, and two or three pieces of fresh fruit. Each month we depend on YOU […]
Evidence shows that even 5 minutes of meditation a day can go a long way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and sharpen focus. Sometimes it seems just getting to the cushion is the biggest obstacle! Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what it takes to set up […]
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation The benefits of meditation are vast. It calms the mind and is the foundation for every spiritual realization. Meditating 5 minutes a day and more can change our brains, our minds and our view of the world we live in. Buddhist meditation is part of a tradition of techniques that go […]
Each month, through YOUR generosity we are able to offer a hot, hearty, nutritious breakfast to a portion of the population living among us that might otherwise go hungry. Our breakfast includes hot coffee and oatmeal with fixings, two hard-boiled eggs, and two or three pieces of fresh fruit. Each month we depend on YOU […]
Looking to deepen your meditation practice or learn new meditation techniques? Join Keith Dowman as he leads us through the principles of the Dzogchen path, a profound and effective tradition of teachings in Tibetan Buddhism enabling us to attain perfect enlightenment for the benefit of ourselves and all living beings. Considered to be the heart […]