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! Lama Tsongkhapa describes the stages of studying Dharma: first is hearing the teachings, (or reading the texts and commentaries). The second is […]
The Six Perfections are a practice that can help us benefit others, ourselves, and is an integral part of the path to enlightenment. The Six Perfections are a guide for Buddhist practice and virtues to be cultivated to bring one to enlightenment. The Six Perfections describe the true nature of an enlightened being, which, in Mahayana practice, is to […]
Friday, Sept 24th 6:30–8:30 pm Pacific time on Zoom Beginners Welcomed! Cost $25 No one turned away for lack of funds Register here! These 6 Healing Sounds are an ancient Qi-Gong practice based on the 5 Element Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture. We’ll explore sounds and movements which correspond to specific emotions, organs, […]
Saturday, September 25th 12:30 pm–4:30 pm Pacific time on Zoom Beginners Welcomed! Cost $45 No one turned away for lack of funds Register here! In this workshop we’ll go through the initial Qigong sequence of “Restoring the Terrain”, opening to and exploring the inner experience of each movement. The practice ultimately creates the body as an […]