Come to Benedict Canyon for a day to find your way to look at climate change with the support of a community of mindfulness practitioners and self-compassion tools (that we will learn together).
We recognize our gratitude and wake gently to our grie... Read more
Dharma Roots: Buddhist Fundamentals for Grounding in Groundlessness
In this 4-week series, we will cultivate a deeper understanding of the Buddhas key teachings on liberation and peace. Each week we will delve into another aspect of these fundamental teachings - the 4 noble truths. These key concepts will be illuminated... Read more
The Relaxed Mind: A Daylong of Practice with H.E. Dza Kilung Tulku Jigme Rinpoche
Unfortunately, there has been a change of plans for Saturday March 14th’s daylong with Kilung Rinpoche. Rinpoche is currently up in Washington State and due to the higher instance of coronavirus cases in that part of the country, travel has been discour... Read more
Dharma Study Group
This series will focus on the foundations of Dharma practice which will include the Buddhas discovery, Awakening v. Suffering, What is a Buddha, and what is Buddha mind? We will explore the Dharma in terms of the 4 Noble Truths, the 8 Fold Path, explora... Read more
A Voice & Sound Meditation Workshop with Helane Anderson
Are you looking to go deeper into exploring and expressing the deepest parts of your voice in all aspects of your life? If so, please join us for this special workshop led by Helane Marie Anderson, author of You Are Meant to Sing! 10 Steps to Unlock You... Read more
What the Buddha Taught: Finding Meaning in Difficult Times
Class will include an essential teaching from The Buddha and meditation. There will be an optional Q&A and group discussion at 8:15-8:45pm.
Emphasis will be on practical ways of integrating meditation and the Buddha’s teaching into everyday life. ... Read more
InsightLA Annual Benefit
Meditation and The Buddha’s Teachings: Finding Meaning in Difficult Times
Our 4 week class will meet from 10:00- 11:15am on Tuesday mornings in August. There will be an optional Q&A and group discussion at 11:15-11:45am.
Each meeting will include guided meditation and an essential teaching from The Buddha.
There will b... Read more
Simplicity of Relaxation: Body, Heart, and Mind
This daylong will give special attention to relaxing and nourishing the body while soothing the heart and mind.
The intensity of this historic moment can destabilize the attention and unsettle the body. Where and how we place our attention is fundament... Read more
Contemplative End of Life Care Training Intensive
This three day training retreat is a dynamic experiential learning featuring aspects of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care’s Foundations in Contemplative Care Training Program. Our faculty, Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison and Sensei Robert Chodo... Read more