12/4/2025 “When Something Feels Off” with Diana Clark
Most of us know the quiet sense that something is not quite right. In this talk we’ll explore how the way forward can emerge from within the very moments that […]
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11/20/2025 “What Are We Supposed to ‘See Clearly?” with Dennis Warren
One of the fundamental teachings we hear regularly is to “see things clearly as they are.” But Seeing Clearly is not an inherent quality of mind. It is a skill […]
11/13/2025 “Greatest Blessings” with Rich Howard
In this season of gratitude, Rich will bring reflections on the “greatest blessings” from the Maha-Mangala Sutta (Sutta Nipata 2.4). When asked to tell the greatest blessing, the Buddha gave a […]
11/6/2025 “Mindfully Facing Our Own Mortality” with Walt Opie
One of the keys to understanding the Buddhist practice of death contemplation is remembering that it’s not just about all things being impermanent. Rather, it’s about mindfully facing our own […]
10/30/2025 “Demystifying the Two Dimensions of Reality” with Dennis Warren
The Historical Buddha’s teachings invite us to explore two profound dimensions of reality. Traditionally known as the Relative and Absolute (or Conventional and Ultimate) “truths”. They are often misunderstood as […]
10/23/2025 “Mudita: ‘Finding Joy in the Happiness and Well-being of Others’. Why Can it Often be so Difficult?” with Diane Wilde
The first talk is on Mudita, also known as Sympathetic Joy. Mudita can be defined as enjoying the good fortune or happiness experienced by others as well as ourselves. In […]
10/16/2025 “Meeting the Moment with Mindfulness and Metta” with JD Doyle
As we practice to meet the ups and downs of life, we learn valuable insights about ourselves and each other. Rather than getting entrenched in our habits and blown around […]
10/9/2025 “Body As Teacher” with Heather Sundberg
Come join Heather and community for an evening of her favorite teachings and guided practices on the Body, along with practical tips and discussion on how to use them to […]
10/2/2025 “The Mirage of Self and the Liberation of the Heart” with Tony Bernhard
The Mirage of Self and the Liberation of the Heart
9/25/2025 “Equanimity: Holding Lightly, Living Fully” with Diana Clark
This talk explores equanimity—a steadiness of heart that allows us to meet life’s challenges. Through stories, similes, and reflections, we’ll see how equanimity is not indifference but a warm, caring […]