IN THE TEMPLE: Wednesdays 7 – 8:30pm

Four Meditations for Inner Freedom and Happiness

March 5 - April 9

The Four Seals are special insights that enable us to experience the liberating wisdom of Mahamudra, the true nature of things.

In general, all Buddhists assert four views:

-Everything we experience is impermanent.

-Until we attain liberation from our delusions, our experience is pervaded by suffering.

-All phenomena depend on the mind.

-Only nirvana is peace.

Because these views are irrefutable, they are called the ‘Four Seals’. In this course, we will explore profound topics such as impermanence, the nature of the mind, the source of suffering and the truth of ultimate reality—emptiness. Through teachings and guided meditations, we will gain insight into the true nature of reality and experience the peace and freedom that comes from wisdom. Everyone welcome!

Transforming Difficult times Into Inner Strength

April 16 - May 21

We do not have to accept our old patterns of thinking. Buddhist “Training the Mind” or “Lojong” teachings have been beloved for a thousand years. They offer an elegant, potent way to shift one’s perspective and respond to the challenges of life productively and courageously.

In this series, we will explore a step-by-step method for growing our good heart, enhancing our acceptance of things we cannot control, and using life's conflicts to our advantage. Our usual coping mechanisms of dealing with stress and difficulty may provide a temporary reprieve from our discomfort, but they’re not a lasting solution. We’re left fighting a battle day after day, week after week—stuck in the same stressed-out loops.

Through training the mind, we can build real resilience. We can feel balanced in the face of adversity, and, over time, thrive in even the most unpredictable conditions. Everyone welcome!