a world of bodhisattvas
b o • d h i • s a t t • v a
a being of wisdom and love
whose path of awakening
comes through serving others
a being of wisdom and love
whose path of awakening
comes through serving others
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 intention for a 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 |
Join an immersive program of study and practice featuring recorded teachings by Anam Thubten Rinpoche and live teachings with guiding teacher Sue Kochan.
Practice, learn and enjoy the warmth of sangha (community). Learn more. Everyone is welcome. No previous experience required. Donations gratefully accepted to support our center, programs and teachers.
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All-Day Sits, one Saturday a monthOnce a month we extend our regular morning practice sessions, inviting a noon-5:00 silent meditation opportunity. Learn more about this opportunity.
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Most of our practices are offered both in-person at our Dharma Center and via Zoom. For the safety of our visitors, sangha members, and volunteers, we follow the current CDC guidelines for COVID safety protocols.
*Please sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay updated on our practice and program schedules for Wednesday and Saturday practices and to know when the Dharma Center will be open. Our 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. Everyone is welcome to attend our regular weekly practices. Most are offered both in person and via Zoom!
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Empowering Wakefulness Series.
Presence the Doorway to Buddha Nature August 11, 2023 @Dharma Refuge Meditation Center This teaching began off camera, with a series of standing exercises to loosen the knots in our body and mind. Sign up for our newsletter to learn of upcoming teachings. Check out our Becoming Bodhisattvas program, featuring teachings from Anam Thubten Rinpoche, Sue Kochan, and Paul Condon. |
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