Shamatha Practice: Developing Mindfulness Handouts Nine stages to shamatha (chart)Nine stages to shamatha (diagram)Nine stages to shamatha (color diagram) Suggested Readings The recommended reading is The Attention Revolution by B. Alan…
Mahamudra is the universal reality of emptiness, of nonduality, the inborn nature of all phenomena. These meditations help us go beyond ego’s addiction to a limited sense of self and taste the lightness and expansiveness of our own true nature.
This daylong workshop will help us identify afflictive states of mind (anger, attachment, pride, jealousy, depression, anxiety, fear, etc.) and explore a variety of healthy coping mechanisms.
Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, Chapter 8 Prayers and Readings for Download Prayers:Prayers for teachings with Gen Don HandrickReadings:Course Handout - materials to be referenced during class.Transcript…
Mind training (lojong) is a method for transforming our usual state of self-involvement into a more compassionate, big-hearted one in which we naturally hold others dear. Geshe Sherab teaches on Seven-Point Mind Training, a beloved text that has inspired volumes of commentaries illuminating its wisdom.
All About the Mind: Buddhist Psychology and Epistemology Daylong Retreat with Gus Cutz "All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our…
Teachings on Tantra with Venerable Amy Miller Entering the Swift Path of Tantra on a Solid Foundation Tantra presents a swift path to the state of Buddhahood, an alluring prospect…
Learn how to develop the diligence and dedication necessary to overcome our obstacles and proceed joyfully and heroically on the path to enlightenment.
In this course, we will better understand the mind and its functions, as well as several key points of the Buddhadharma, such as why we can find certainty in the Buddha's teachings, even regarding things like rebirth, karma, and emptiness; how karma actually works; and how we can decrease delusions.
Join Prof. Jan Willis as she shares insights on how the Buddha's teachings are deeply relevant today to counter the racism and bitter divisiveness we face, and how wisdom and compassion for all beings can heal ourselves and our communities.
