In this discussion, we will think through the process of developing needed self cohesion, while simultaneously softening a sense of separate selfhood. This course is open to all, and will be helpful to both meditators and clinicians interested in the clinical applications of Buddhist psychology.
Explore perception as the Buddha taught, free of the mistaken projections that color so much of our experience. Includes guided meditation and discussion to help make these insights concrete and accessible.
The Lamrim (Stages of the Path) retreat brings ancient Buddhist teachings to life through clear instruction, guided meditation, and practical application. Using Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga as our framework, we blend devotion, meditation, and reflection to inspire and deepen realization.
At the heart of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition are the four immeasurable qualities: loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. Together, they create a foundation for greater inner peace, emotional resilience, and healthier relationships.
While science and Buddhism approach the mind from different perspectives, contemporary findings in neuroscience echo insights that Buddhist practitioners have cultivated for centuries: how to develop a healthier, happier, and more resilient mind.
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.
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.
According to the natural law of karma everything we think, do and say turns us into the person we become. Understanding this natural law is fundamental to understanding the entire Buddhist path. During this retreat Ven. Robina will talk about how to take responsibility for our actions, thoughts, and grow the confidence that we can determine our own reality.
