The Fourteenth Dalai Lama’s Stages of the Path, Buddhism for the 21st Century with Gavin Kilty
The course is based on The Fourteenth Dalai Lama’s Stages of the Path: Guidance for the Modern Practitioner. It is Buddhism for the 21st century, relevant for today’s world. Gavin Kilty will give an overview of each chapter to illustrate these points.
Dharma in the 21st Century with Tenzin Ösel Hita
Osel discusses his lifelong immersion in Buddhist philosophy, advocating for media’s role in making Buddhism accessible. His aim is to empower individuals to find happiness and meaning through service.
The Great Value of Mindfulness of Death: A Tibetan Buddhist Perspective with Geshe Tashi Dhondup
Geshe Tashi Dhondup teaches this three-session course on the death process, dissolution in eight stages, and the bardo. Learn the mechanics of what happens to the physical body during death, the internal signs that appear in our minds at various stages of dissolution, and the features of the bardo our subtle minds encounter while in the between-state of death and rebirth.
Teachings with Tengyur Rinpoche
(1st teaching) Explore how the Buddha’s teachings might relate to our own lives in this modern era, and how they can meet us where we are—no matter our belief system. (2nd teaching) Dozens of Buddhist traditions exist, from Theravada to Mahayana and Vajrayana. Learn whether one can practice multiple traditions—or none of the traditions—and call oneself a Buddhist.
How Compassion Balances the Nihilism in the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras with Gareth Sparham
Dr Sparham will discuss what the Perfection of Wisdom scriptures teach is not ultimately true. Balancing this nihilistic teaching is an explanation of a special compassion that is the origin of sacred scripture.
Universal Responsibility and the Climate Crisis with Ven. Geshe Lhakdor
Geshe Lhakdor elaborates on the Buddhist concept of universal responsibility, how it relates to the climate crisis, and how these teachings will help us and the world to flourish.
Spiritual Rebellion: Mindfulness with Attitude with Ondy Willson
Ondy Willson will help deepen your understanding and use of mindfulness in everyday life by transferring your practice to everyday experience. Ego-busting: how to manage your “self” without damaging yourself.
Working with Emotions with Pilar Jennings
Explore a Buddhist and psychotherapeutic approach to emotional life including anger, anxiety, and desire with Dr. Pilar Jennings, a psychoanalyst and lecturer in Buddhist studies. Cultivate insights and tools on these strong feelings over 3 sessions.
The Bodhisattva’s Jewel Garland (Bodhisattvamanevali) with Geshe Sherab
Geshe Sherab will teach on The Bodhisattva’s Jewel Garland, a text by Atisha on life guidelines for bodhisattvas. Join us in learning to weave beautiful garlands of wisdom and compassion.
Resetting the Anchor from Loss with Bodhicitta with Annie Bien
We experience loss regularly, how does bodhicitta become critical to move onwards? How does bodhicitta help us become more resilient?
Teachings with Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II
Serkong Rinpoche teaches on Shantideva’s celebrated work A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, which describes the path of spiritual development of the bodhisattva, from ordinary person to buddha.
Teaching Series with Gen Don Handrick: Sept 2023
Three lectures:
1. Ecology and the Human Heart
2. The Healing Power of Forgiveness
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3. How to Live a Good Life: Exploring Secular Ethics
