OFFERING TO THE SPIRITUAL GUIDE WITH FOOD OFFERING (TSOG) Relying upon a Spiritual Guide, or ‘Guru Yoga’, is the root of the spiritual path and the foundation of all spiritual attainments. In Kadampa Buddhism, Guru Yoga is practiced in association with Je Tsongkhapa, an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. This special chanted prayer practice, […]
A special mini-retreat designed to help you relax, renew, and revitalize your life. You will learn beneficial and profound responses to daily stresses, relax your mind, meet like-minded friends, and experience a heartfelt sense of inner peace. The retreat will consist of guided meditations and short, informative teachings about how to remain calm, clear & concentrated. Discover the […]
The source of many of our problems and much of our unhappiness is our restless, discontented mind. Through meditation we can learn to rest our mind and enjoy a deep inner contentment that leads to true, lasting happiness. Join us for this beginner-friendly hour of instruction and meditation and leave feeling rested and peaceful. No […]
Enjoy Valentine’s day in a way you never have before – at a Buddhist meditation center! We are hosting a unique Valentine’s party where you can anonymously ask questions about romance, relationships, love & desire and receive practical advice from a “Buddhist Love Panel”! What do Buddhist practitioners do when they have relationship problems? How do they deal […]
Our attitudes about our self often trap us into feeling unable to achieve the goals that we set for ourself, and undermine our confidence to make changes in our life. In this retreat we will discover that our beliefs are wrong; that we actually have a self that is flexible and changing all the time. […]
Sometimes it feels like our happiness depends on another person, and that without them we’re doomed to misery. This heartache we experience in relationships is not a symptom of love, but the result of attachment. As long as our sense of contentment and well-being is dependent on someone else, rather than being dependent upon our […]
Silence is Golden A 1/2 day silent retreat There is no better way to give yourself a break from the daily routine and reassess your life, than by engaging in a meditation retreat. This silent day retreat will be the perfect escape from the everyday city busyness and noisiness of our lives. On this short retreat […]
Please join us for our NEW meditation class on Monday evenings, when we explore what Modern Buddhism is and how we can incorporate these ancient, life-changing teachings in our day to day lives in an easy, relevant and inspiring way. This class is unique because, week by week, we will explore these Buddhist topics systematically […]
Heart Jewel Prayers is a chanted meditation practice that combines preparatory meditations, visualization, and 15 minutes to meditate formally. Each event includes 15 minutes for some instruction before it begins. Week by week, we explore a different angle or component to this extensive and far-reaching system of development.
New Year, New Mind, New You! A spiritual revolution in 2018 In this new year, If we want to change our world, the best place to start is with ourself. Buddhist wisdom offers an insightful and practical approach to real change. In this three class series we will learn simple and transformative meditations that guide […]