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 & Events
The Way of the Bodhisattva, sangha study
Beginning in January of 2022, the sangha will begin a study of this profound text by Shantideva, using Pema Chodron's commentary "No Time to Lose" also titled "Becoming Bodhisattas. A Guidebook for Compassionate Action".
In preparation for this, join Sue for introductory talks in November and December. Details will be announced soon. |
Noble Liberator Tara
On Wednesday December 1 from 7:00-8:30 pm, guest teacher Lama Karma Chötso from Open Awareness Buddhist Center will be offering a special Tara teaching.
Tara is Tibet’s most beloved female Buddha and her wisdom is reflected in the song, “Noble Liberator Tara” recorded and sung by Lama Karma Chotso. Lama will reflect on the power of Tara practice in her own life and on the wisdom that's woven into this beautiful song. Listen on Spotify as you meditate with Tara. Enjoy the whole album “End of the Sky” on Apple Music. |
Status on Dharma Center Reopening
We've decided we need to delay our reopening plans based on increased Monroe County COVID transmission rates and the most recent Monroe County Health Department statement.
The good news We have a comprehensive reopening plan and are ready to execute it as soon as the local transmission rate drops to moderate. We invite you to learn more about our reopening process and what you can expect in coming months. |
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. |
Introduction to Dharma Refuge, our Practices and Buddhist Wisdom
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Enjoy this engaging and informative interview Pastor Ann of Covenant did with our teacher, Sue Kochan
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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
Get additional information and support
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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