The three marks of existence are Buddhism’s basic description of reality - they are impermanence, suffering, and non-self. Insight into these three simple truths, which characterize all things, can create greater liberation and ease. How can an understa... Read more
Mindful Eating: Mindfulness Based Habit Change
This class series offers CE’s and offers a smart phone app as optional reference material.
This program is an invitation to foster greater present moment awareness in everyday life through the lens of mindful eating. We will explore common everyday st... Read more
[Postponed] Dedicated to the Dharma: Shelter from the Storm
Note: This event is postponed to 2022. We will add it to a newsletter once dates are set.
Generosity is said to be the path that leads to the path. In this half-day retreat, we will focus on the cultivation of true happiness and explore generosity as... Read more
A Sensory Exploration of Emerging Possibilities
The Realm of Possibilities are Limitless.
The pathway to change requires a deeper leap into intention, attention and awareness. In this day-long retreat, we intend to Co-Create with you an exploration of the practical and more accessible Realms of Pos... Read more
[Cancelled] Mindful Self-Compassion Half-Day of Practice (Prerequisite: MSC)
Awakening self-compassion is often the greatest challenge people face on the spiritual path.” -Tara Brach
Come practice together in community to open to the shared experience of our common humanity, being with what is and awakening to your own inner ... Read more
Outsmart Your Brain: Why Our Habits Control Us and How to Step Out of the Habit Loop
Can anxiety and worry be perpetuated like a habit? Anxiety levels are increasing individually and collectively in modern day. Faced with uncertainty, an overabundance of information (and misinformation), among other challenges, our minds struggle to kee... Read more
Sitting With Suicide: Mindfulness, Deep Suffering, and Hope
“The opposite of deep suffering is not just the absence of suffering. The opposite of deep suffering is connection.”
Join Tuesday, December 7 @ 7:00-8:30pm (PST) for Sitting With Suicide: Mindfulness, Deep Suffering, and Hope with Special Guest: Jami... Read more
Sitting With Suicide: A Mindfulness and Strengths-Based Approach to Suicide Prevention
We come together to meditate and talk about supporting the people in our lives (including ourselves) who may be struggling with deep suffering, hopelessness, helplessness, disconnection, mental health/health challenges, and/or suicidal thoughts.
We wil... Read more
Bloated, Fatigued, and Moody: How to Reclaim Your Gut Health
Join us for an evening talk on gut health and mental health. Trudy will guide a short meditation to start and there will be an opportunity for Q&A.
Traditional Chinese Medicine recognized the link between the gut, the brain and all of the body org... Read more
Mindful Self-Compassion
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is a program developed by Kristin Neff, the pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion (www.Self-Compassion.org) and the author of Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind; and Christ... Read more