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Dharma talk given by Ven. Geshe Tsewang Thinley August 25th, 2019.
Music by Barefoot Bran Music.
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Dharma talk given by Andrea Duloc on August 18th, 2019.
Music by Barefoot Bran Music.
October 25-27, 2019, Lama Aria Drolma will introduce “Calm- Abiding” meditation (called “Shamatha” in Sanskrit and “Shinay” in Tibetan) with techniques to help you directly experience deep peace, harmony and a genuine sense of wellbeing. She will present detailed instruction guiding you through various stages of practice that are suitable to both new and experienced meditators. Calm-abiding meditation is essentially the foundation for all other meditation practices. The methods are simple but the benefits are extremely profound.
This event is open to everyone, but please consider being a sponsor for this retreat for as little at $150. Your sponsorship will ensure everyone can attend these wonderful teachings.
The Four Immeasurables are the sublime expressions of love, compassion, equanimity, and joy. The Buddha said that it is wholesome to channel your awareness in one of these four ways. No matter what your mind state, you can always turn to one of these four.
During this retreat, Lama Matthew Palden Gocha will give teachings on the Four Immeasurables along with guided meditations, and time for discussion. The retreat is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners wanting to deepen their experience of the Four Immeasurables.
This retreat is open to all.
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Meditation has been proven to: lower blood pressure, relieve stress, and help you cope with anxiety. It has also been shown to be very effective with chronic pain, insomnia, and panic disorder. The wonderful thing about meditation is that it can be used anywhere, even on the way to work and has no dangerous side effects. In this one session class you will learn this simple technique that can change your life. This class is based upon the work of Jon Kabat-Zin of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Continue reading
Have you always wanted to understand Buddhism? Buddhism is a 2,500 year old tradition that teaches us how to end pain and suffering in ourselves and others. This 8 week course will cover meditation instruction, life of the Buddha, basic Buddhist teachings, as well as practical application of these principles in daily life.
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Dharma talk given by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha on August 11th, 2019.
Music by Barefoot Bran Music.
The Social Justice Committee will be having a Fall planning session on Tuesday, August 20 at 7:45. Please come with you ideas.
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Dharma talk given by Ven. Geshe Tsewang Thinley July 28th, 2019.
Music by Barefoot Bran Music.
Beginning last August the Rime Center will is hosting a monthly meditation group and LGBTAIQ+ safe space. The meditation group meets the first Tuesday of the each month from 7:30 – 9:00 pm in our main shrine room. Join us for meditation practice followed by mindful dialogue. Continue reading