This course blends Buddhist psychology and modern science to develop wisdom and compassion, offering practical tools to transform self-perception, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful personal growth in daily life.
Shantideva’s masterful Bodhicaryāvatāra sparkles with insights for personal growth. Jay Garfield interprets Shantideva’s work to build a coherent guide to Buddhist ethics and suggest ways to conquer our own psychopathologies.
Build resilience and inner stability with practical Buddhist teachings that calm the mind and open the heart. This course introduces mind training (lojong), compassion (bodhicitta), and wisdom through meditation, reflection, and discussion. Discover the simple tools to meet life’s challenges with clarity, patience, and compassion.
Geshe Tenley guides a teaching and weekend retreat based on “The Inseparability of the Spiritual Master and Avalokiteshvara,” composed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The emphasis will be on the recitation of the Om mani padme hum mantra.
White Tara Practice plants and ripens karmic seeds for life, merit and wisdom to increase. Learn and practice with this rich and dynamic deity for both yourself and others.
This program explores Lama Tsong Khapa Guru Yoga as a practical path to cultivating compassion, clarity, and inner strength. Through guided sessions, discussion, and Lamrim meditation, participants learn how guru yoga unifies wisdom, devotion, and daily life.
During this online lecture you will learn all about Green Tara, her interesting story and her iconography in Tibetan art. This presentation is offered by renowned thangka painter Carmen Mensink and ends with a Q&A.
During this online lecture you will learn all about Green Tara, her interesting story and her iconography in Tibetan art. This presentation is offered by renowned thangka painter Carmen Mensink and ends with a Q&A.
Earth Day falls on Apr 22, 2026. To honor this monumental movement for our planet, Civic Sweep, hosted by the Park Slope Civic Council, will hold a spring cleanup volunteer event the following weekend, on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
This introductory mindfulness course teaches simple techniques to calm the mind, reduce stress, and build awareness, helping you cultivate clarity, balance, and well-being in everyday life—no prior experience needed.
