Finding Refuge and Resilience in Turbulent Times

Public Talk & Weekend Retreat with
Anam Thubten Rinpoche
May 2-4
Nazareth University

Tame your mind. Open your heart.
Serve the world.
Awaken.

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.
Check out our current schedule of practices and programs.
Everyone is welcome!
We honor and recognize ALL faith traditions, races, and genders, without exception.
All that's required is an 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

Practice, Learn and Enjoy the Warmth of Community

Dharma for Times Like THIS!
Becoming Beings of Wisdom & Love
Join our Bodhisattva training. Study and practice sessions, featuring recorded teachings by Anam Thubten Rinpoche and live teachings with guiding teacher Sue Kochan and meditation teacher, Deborah King.
Learn more. Everyone is welcome. No previous experience required.

Check out the program resources. You are welcome to jump in anytime.
Lojong Book Series
Join us on the third Wednesday every month for a facilitated sangha discussion on Lojong (mind training), based on Pema Chodrons book, Start Where You Are.

Lojong is transformative training on the Bodhisattva path. It works with slogans, to help us cultivate views and behaviors that allow our Buddha Nature to shine through.

You are welcome to pop in for any of these sessions. No previous experience with Buddhism is needed and no reading of this book is required. . Learn more.
All-Day Sits, Monthly
Once 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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Photo by Askar Abayev
Sangha Meals
We gather most months for sangha dinner and brunch, before and after select practices each month. See our calendar and sign-up for our monthly newsletter.

Join Us Online or In-Person for
Practice and Teachings.

We offer practices and programs in-person at our Dharma Center and via Zoom. Please check our schedule page to see what's coming up and to review participation options.

​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. We honor and recognize ALL beings, all genders, races, and faith traditions. All you need is an is an open heart and a longing to realize your potential and be of benefit to our world.

Everyone is welcome to attend our regular weekly practices.
  • ​Wednesday Evening, attend at our center or Join by Zoom  7:00p-8:15/8:45 pm
  • Saturday Morning Regular Practice: 10:00 am-11:30 am in person ONLY, for regular practices.
  • Saturday Morning with Live Teaching: When Sue or a guest teacher are scheduled Join by Zoom or visit our Dharma Center. See full schedule.

Meet our guiding teacher, Sue Kochan,
by watching this recent teaching.

Bodhisattva Training for Turbulent Times
From the series: Becoming Beings of Wisdom and Love
January 25, 2025 @Dharma Refuge Meditation Center

Sign up for our newsletter to learn of upcoming teachings.
Check out our Becoming Beings of Wisdom and Love program, featuring teachings from Anam Thubten Rinpoche and Sue Kochan.

​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.