by staff2080 | Jan 1, 2023
“The human body, at peace with itself, is more precious than the rarest gem.” –Tsongkhapa– During this three-day silent retreat, we will practice gathering and settling our minds and turning toward the present moment’s experience...
by staff2080 | Jan 1, 2023
The Buddha taught that continuity of mindful awareness, when accompanied by right view, can liberate the heart from afflictive emotions. The process gives rise to wholesome states of mind such as kindness, compassion, joy, and peace. This retreat will be structured in...
by staff2080 | Jan 1, 2023
Are you pulled to realize the full abiding contentment of the heart? Do you sense that possibility now? It is the intention of this retreat to serve the needs of the more experienced student who sincerely wishes to explore the liberating depth of the Buddha’s...
by staff2080 | Jan 1, 2023
When we develop the qualities of wisdom and compassion, life becomes more meaningful. Yet the non-stop influences of technology, social media and other stressors can feel overwhelming, pushing us in the opposite direction. How do we navigate the world we are living in...
by staff2080 | Jan 1, 2023
Samatha (concentration and serenity meditation) and Vipassana (insight meditation) are two of the foundational practices of both Theravadan and Tibetan Buddhism. Many people practice one or the other, or both, but how they can work together in harmony in our practice...