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Photo courtesy of Deb Pierce.
Enough. These few words are enough.

If not these words, this breath.
If not this breath, this sitting here.

This opening to life
we have refused
again and again
until now.

Until now.
​
David Whyte from
Where Many Rivers Meet

Guided mindfulness meditation

Science, Meditation and Buddhism

Following HH the Dalai Lama's lead, our community appreciates ancient wisdom and the support of modern discoveries like neuroplasticity, mirror neurons and all the science behind well-being!

Dharma Refuge Mindfulness Practice Resources with links to guided meditations.
  • PDF download

Articles on Meditation and Neuroscience (see book list below)
  • Neuroscience Has a Lot to Learn from Buddhism
  • Neuroscience: This is How Meditation Changes Your Brain for the Better
  • Leading neuroscientists and Buddhists agree: “Consciousness is everywhere”

Websites:
  • Dr.  Dan Siegel and Mindsight Institute: 
  • Rick Hanson: The Neuroscience of Lasting Happiness
  • Mindfulness Research
  • Greater Good at UC Berkeley
  • Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education








Meditation, Self-Compassion, and Books that link Meditation and Buddhist Practice

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Secular Book Recommendations
  • Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your Life
  • Loving Kindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness
  • Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
  • The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions
  • Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment
  • Beyond the Self: Conversations Between Buddhism and Neuroscience

Publications and Podcasts of Interest

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Publications
  • Mindful Magazine

Podcasts
  • Greater Good Science Center Podcasts
  • The Power of Self Compassion

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Our regular practices are held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Zoom and in-person attendance options are available. Check our practice and program calendar for specifics.
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Dharma Refuge is located at Covenant United Methodist Church (2nd Floor, parking in the rear lot behind the church. Elevator off the lobby at the rear door.) 1124 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14609​

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  • Home
  • Practices
    • Practice & Program Calendar
    • Practice in the Park
    • Participation Options and Info
    • Meals with the Sangha
    • Zoom Help
  • Programs
    • Chod Healing Retreats
    • Bodhisattva Training: Becoming Beings of Wisdom and Love >
      • Program Resources
      • Commitment to the Awakened Mind
      • Patience Resources
    • Walking the Path: Members' Lineage Training
    • Bodhisattvas Everywhere Talks
    • Practice Circles
  • Membership
    • Become a Member
    • Member Stories
    • Donor Account Management
    • Members' Dharma Library >
      • Dharma Talks
      • Programs & Retreats
      • Sangha Meetings
      • Lineage Training Library >
        • Welcome, Overview, General Resources
        • The Three Vehicles with Elizabeth Mattis Nyamgyel
        • Four Foundations of Mindfulness >
          • Mindfulness of Body
          • Mindfulness of Feelings
          • Mindfulness of Mind
          • Mindfulness of Dharmas
          • Four Foundations Resources
        • Additional Lineage Sessions
        • 37 Bodhisattva Practices
  • About
    • About Us
    • Teachers
    • Directors and Volunteers
  • Giving
    • Practicing Generosity
    • Give a One-Time Gift
  • Resources
    • Books, Prayers, Documentaries and Links
    • The Fourteen Precepts of Engaged Buddhism
    • Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
    • Racial Equity and Buddhist Practice
    • Member & Volunteer Docs
  • Contact
    • Email Sign-up
    • Member's Bulletin Board Sign-up