Week of Events
Concentration and Insight: A Buddhist Dharma and Insight Retreat
This silent retreat is for individuals who want to deepen and strengthen their meditation practice, their understanding of the Buddha’s teachings, and live the Dharma more fully in their daily lives. The format follows a fairly standard schedule of periods of meditation, walking, morning instruction in practices of concentration and insight, individual interviews, evening Dharma […]
Sunday Morning Sitting
Sunday Morning Sitting
We invite you to join us Sunday mornings to calm your mind and open your heart through Buddhist Vipassana meditation practice. Vipassana means “clear-seeing” or “insight” and was taught by the Buddha to help cut the root of suffering and lead practitioners towards full awakening. We begin Sunday mornings with a short walking meditation followed […]
Dharma Kids Program
Dharma Kids Program
Dharma Kids introduces children to mindfulness in a fun way that is developmentally appropriate for ages 5-10. Each class has a theme based in Buddhist ethics and wisdom, such as loving kindness, gratitude, moderation, honesty, etc. We use stories and crafts to explore the theme and lots of games, movement, and breathwork to build focus […]
Wednesday Sangha Sittings and Dhamma Instruction
Wednesday Sangha Sittings and Dhamma Instruction
Our main weekly event, Sangha Night, is open to all. We begin our evening with a short walking meditation to settle the body and mind followed by 20 – 30 minutes of sitting practice. Then, our usual program follows with a Dharma talk on one of the many aspects of the Buddhist path by one […]