Tame your mind. Open your heart.
Serve the world.
Awaken.
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Join us and explore ancient Buddhist wisdom for contemporary life.
We integrate both traditional Buddhist methods of meditation and mind-training with secular, empirically-based practices of mindfulness, altruism and self-compassion. Everyone is welcome!
All that's required is your wise and open heart. For as long as space endures, and for as long as living beings remain, may I too abide to dispel the miseries of the world. —Shantideva |
Upcoming News and Events
"Fearless Compassion: Deepening the Green Tara practice with Tonglen" with guest teacher Khenmo Drolma from the Vajra Dakini Nunnery
Please join us Wednesday November 10 from 7:00-8:30 pm when Khenmo Drolma will offer another teaching and practice on “Tara, the protectoress from the fear of disease.” Deepen this wonderful Green Tara practice with an understanding of Tonglen or "Taking and Giving” meditation, awakening the heart of Bodhicitta, the unconfined capacity to love that brings healing to our lives and our world. As Khenmo shares, “healing, ultimately, is a peaceful mind filled with love.” We hope you can join us in this practice for the benefit of all beings. No previous meditation experience is required. Learn more here. Stay current by signing up for our weekly newsletter. |
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Enjoy a recent Dharma Talk
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Get to know our local teacher, Sue Kochan, through a recent Dharma Teaching offered on March 31, 2021 — Why We Take Vows
Untitled essay read during talk was written by Lise Kunkle. "So Green" lyrics read from song written by Zach Kochan, recorded by Great Red. Listen on streaming services. Apple Music - SO GREEN • Spotify Link For access to a video archive of teachings by Sue, consider becoming a Sustaining Member of Dharma Refuge. |
Join us online for practice and teachings
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We will resume in-person practices, once it's safe for visitors, sangha members, and volunteers. For out of town Dharma friends, we do plan to maintain our Zoom practices once we re-open our Mediation Center.
Everyone is welcome to attend our weekly practices, currently offered only via zoom
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We are always adding new practices and programs. Sign-up for our weekly email update and check out our practice calendar, our social media and Meetup for new announcements. |
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Mission, Vision, MembershipOur TeachersWe study and practice under the guidance of teacher and spiritual director Sue Kochan and our root teacher Anam Thubten Rinpoche, whose lineage and vision inspired the founding of our community. We also invite guest teachers for special dharma talks and retreats.
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Buddhist ResourcesCheck out our recommended Dharma books, publications, affiliated centers and online resources for Dharma as well as secular mindfulness and mindful self-compassion.
A welcoming spaceOur practices, classes and retreats welcome everyone into a safe, non-dogmatic sacred space to explore the teachings of the Buddha and to experience the refuge within, our own awakened nature.
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Thanks to our sangha photographers who have so generously contributed their time, talents and photographs to Dharma Refuge! Bowing to: Carole Diamond, Michael Guida, Dave King, Sue Kochan, Judy Lombard of Bits and Peaces Photography, Ivan Ramos, Deb Pierce, Julie Gelfand and Steve Piper of GelfandPiper Photography
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