We need to find a middle way between the extremes of materialism and spirituality. For the most part, we try to improve our quality of life through external change. We have great expectations of a new job, a new place to live, or a new partner. And then we notice that the same old mental (more…)
Note: No class on January 11 due to extreme cold. Keep warm and safe! We need to find a middle way between the extremes of materialism and spirituality. For the most part, we try to improve our quality of life through external change. We have great expectations of a new job, a new place to (more…)
We need to find a middle way between the extremes of materialism and spirituality. For the most part, we try to improve our quality of life through external change. We have great expectations of a new job, a new place to live, or a new partner. And then we notice that the same old mental (more…)
Even though our spiritual interest often starts with a very open heart, with a wish to change or deal with difficulties that life has presented us, our approach to spiritual learning and practice is still often at an intellectual level. There are two essential Kadampa Buddhist practices that can take us out of our head (more…)
The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. If our mind is peaceful we shall be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we shall experience true happiness; but if our mind is not peaceful, we shall find it very difficult to be happy, even if we are living in (more…)
Wednesdays, 12-1pm January 26 to February 16 Regular practice of mindfulness and meditation can help you manage your emotions, gain confidence, and stay calm in these modern turbulent times. In recent years we've witnessed remarkable material progress, but there has not been a corresponding increase in our happiness and inner peace. We suffer from worry, (more…)