From Mindfulness to Pristine Mind

by | Nov 29, 2019

When we experience mental and emotional agitation, unhappiness, and stress, it is because our minds are in a distorted state. Pristine Mind is free from stress. It is filled with unconditional happiness. It is our natural state of mind. To find happiness within...

Mindfulness Immersed in the Body – An Embodied Awakening

by | Nov 29, 2019

In this retreat we will use the Buddha’s teachings on Mindfulness of the Body as the working ground for our wisdom awareness practice. In the Rohitassa Sutta, the Buddha states that “it is in this fathom-long body with its perception and mind that I describe the...

Pure Heart, Unshakeable Peace – An All-Dana Retreat

by | Nov 29, 2019

By using the timeless teachings of the Buddha on emptiness and the Four Noble Truths, we move beyond our sorrows and grievances, cultivating virtue, joy, wisdom, and fearlessness. And as we realize the heart’s true peace, we create immeasurable blessings both for...

Cultivating Wisdom and Compassion: A Retreat for Young Adults (18-35)

by | Nov 29, 2019

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...

Awakening to the Life That’s Here

by | Nov 28, 2019

Much of our effort and energy as human beings is spent strategizing about how to get life, ourselves, and others to more closely resemble how we think everything should be. Although this may be normal, the Buddha recognized that this tendency prevents us from fully...