The Buddha had a fine understanding of the human psyche. He saw clearly what agitates and torments the minds of humans. He said, I teach one thing and one thing only, stress and the end of stress. And the whole of his path is for that purpose: allevi... Read more
[Cancelled ] Changes & Transitions at Work
To watch a 2min video about the workshop click here.
One effect of the pandemic is that many individuals have realized that some part of their work life needs to be changed. Many have experienced a professional loss and need to find new job, some jus... Read more
Cultivating the Wise Heart on the Cushion and in the World: Practicing Mindfulness and the “Divine Abodes”
This retreat is full and the waitlist is full.
Please note this retreat meets the requirements for participants in Jack Kornfield + Tara Brach’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification program through Sounds True. Please read the Criteria... Read more
Afrikan Wisdom: New Voices Talk Black Liberation, Buddhism, and Beyond
This is event is open to all! Join us for a conversation on Afrikan Wisdom!
Afrikan Wisdom represents an intersectional, cross-pollinated exploration of Black life--past, present, and future. Award-winning author and editor Valerie Mason-John (Vimalasa... Read more
Awake and Engaged: The Pointing-Out Path to Awaken Awareness
The Path towards Awake Awareness, a way of meditating originally coming from the Tibetan Tradition, has become a complementary practice to Theravadin mindfulness meditation.
By learning to recognize and directly experience Awake Awareness, we learn to ... Read more
Center for East-West Medicine
Buddha’s Basic Building Blocks: The Eightfold Path – The Prescription
The Buddha is often referred to as a physician. In the Four Noble Truths, he diagnosed
The disease: dukkha - often translated as “suffering,” but really referring to a wide range of difficult, unpleasant, distressing phenomena
The cause: clinging,... Read more
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
MBSR students come from all walks of life, but they share one thing in common: the desire to find more balance, peace and happiness in their lives. If you share these aspirations, MBSR can be a valuable resource for you.
Two decades of published resear... Read more
Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Training with Kristin Neff & Chris Germer
Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer are pioneers in the scientific development of self-compassion. They have brought their respective experience together in the empirically-supported Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program. This Core Skills Workshop allow... Read more
Vesak 2022: Celebrate and Commemorate the Birth, Enlightenment, and Death of the Buddha
The Vesak Festival, also known as Buddha Day, is a celebration honoring the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha, Siddhattha Gotama. Join us in celebration of our practice including a guided meditation and sharing.
Please bring a candle for a... Read more