In his teaching on the four foundations of mindfulness, the Buddha describes beneficial changes that result from cultivating these practices. This talk will explore many of the ways the mind […]
The dharma has much to teach us on how to work with the “afflictive emotions.” While fear and anxiety are a natural response to danger, they are often rooted in […]
Join us for a special evening of community and celebration as we mark the success of our Five-Year Pledge Campaign and look ahead to the opportunities unfolding in our sangha. […]
What does ethical practice mean in the context of anattā/not self?
It seems that the volume has been turned up in so many areas of modern life: political rhetoric, forceful opinions, horrific wars, …. Listening to an inner voice becomes harder, […]
Many practitioners relate to thought and thinking as obstacles to meditation and daily life practice. This evening, in contrast, will explore the Historical Buddha’s teachings that thought and thinking can […]
According to Bhikkhu Bodhi, it is said that “the purpose of the Buddha’s appearance in the world… is to proclaim the four noble truths.” This was also the Buddha’s very first […]
How contemplative practice and non-violence approaches can bring about transformation, not just internally but in the world at large.
It’s not uncommon to think of insight as cool clarity, but its deepest power may arise through the warmth of the heart.
The Jataka Tales are stories of the past lives of the Buddha. More importantly for our purposes, they are teaching lessons about the qualities of heart and mind to be […]