The Noble Eightfold Path: A Study and Practice Retreat

The Buddha was interested solely in suffering and how to live free of it. Neither theorist, dogmatist, nor religious authority, the Buddha’s gift is the noble path, the middle way, the eightfold path of living without suffering. This Way of Life is guided by wise,...

Refuge of the Heart: An Insight Meditation Retreat

Every human being wants to be happy, even though we aren’t always sure how to go about it. The stress of perpetually rearranging the circumstances of our life takes its toll. Buddha suggested that we have underestimated the capacity of our hearts. Retreat helps us...

Patience: The Wisdom of Slowing Down

“Patience finds expression as a serene attitude towards stress. With this virtue the mind becomes cool, clean and calm like a refreshing pond of crystal clear water.” — Walpola Rahula When our lives become too busy, patience is the wise response to...

The Four Noble Truths

The Four Noble truths is the most widely known formulation of the Buddha’s teachings. This teaching invites us to explore deeply our own mind, heart, and body in order to free ourselves from suffering. The framework of the Four Noble Truths is not just an aspect...