Weekly Drop-In Meditation Classes
Everyone is welcome. No meditation experience is necessary. All weekly classes are suitable for practitioners of all levels, including beginners. Our classes are presented as a monthly series, but you are welcome to drop in on any individual class.
Meditation Toolkit
Meditation gives rise to peace of mind, and when our minds are peaceful, we are happy. We will find relief from stress, anxiety and difficult relationships.
This program has been carefully designed to support those who wish to develop and sustain an enduring meditation practice. In particular, we will study the “Lamrim,” a time-tested system of 21 meditations that help us, step-by-step, become wiser, more compassionate people. Discover the joy of meditation, and become a lifelong meditator. Everyone welcome!
Free for members / $10 non-members
November Series
Pleasure and Desire: A Buddhist Perspective
What is pleasure? What is desire? Are they inherently “bad,” or do we simply need to change our relationship with them?
Buddhist practice allows us to see how our experience of pleasure—and ultimately our happiness—actually comes from within. That means we can have a relationship with good feelings and positive experiences that is not clingy, destructive or misery-inducing. Experiencing this truth through meditation allows us to appreciate a world of beauty and delight without being bogged down by painful craving and attachment.
Everyone welcome!
Free for members / $15 non-members
December Series
Less is More: Tools for a Simpler Mind and Life
When we reduce mental clutter and everyday busyness, an inner beauty and joy emerges naturally from within. We realize we don’t need to rely on achievement, success, reputation or praise for our happiness. And we definitely do not need more stuff!
In this series, we will look at meditation tools from the famous mind-training text, “Advice from Atisha’s Heart.” Composed 1000 years ago, its timeless guidance can help us simplify our lives, leading to more happiness and peace of mind.
Everyone is welcome!
Free for members / $15 non-members
Buddhism for Beginners
Curious about Buddhism? This weekly class presents basic teachings that we can immediately use to improve our work and relationships, cultivate inner peace and increase our enjoyment of daily life.
Each hour-long class includes a meditation, a teaching, and time for discussion. Everyone is welcome!
Free for members/ $10 non-members
November Series
Inner Wisdom, Outer Strength
When someone hurts us—even with words—it’s painful! We immediately want to fight back. Buddha says, “The capacity to remain completely unruffled in situations of great provocation, and to feel genuine compassion for those who are deliberately trying to harm us, is a sign of high spiritual realizations.” In this course, we will learn some of Buddha’s most courageous methods to keep our cool and progress on the spiritual path.
This online-only class is available only to members. Please join using the Center’s member link. Zoom link will be sent to all members via email. Attendance is free and no registration is required. If you don’t get the email by the first of the month, please contact [email protected]
December Series
Samsara, Bye Bye!
Exchanging Endless Suffering For Ultimate Happiness
When someone hurts us—even with words—it’s painful! We immediately want to fight back. Buddha says, “The capacity to remain completely unruffled in situations of great provocation, and to feel genuine compassion for those who are deliberately trying to harm us, is a sign of high spiritual realizations.” In this course, we will learn some of Buddha’s most courageous methods to keep our cool and progress on the spiritual path.
This online-only class is available only to members. Please join using the Center’s member link. Zoom link will be sent to all members via email. Attendance is free and no registration is required. If you don’t get the email by the first of the month, please contact [email protected]
November Series
The Art of Making a Difference
We all have a good heart and want to help others—but knowing how to do that isn’t always so easy! In this course, we’ll explore the three types of Bodhisattvas who show us how to be genuinely helpful in any situation. Sometimes we serve and support, sometimes we walk alongside others as a peer, and sometimes we step up to lead. Being helpful isn’t just about doing more—it’s about learning how to help in the right way, at the right time, with the right mind.
Everyone welcome!
Please Note: No class November 25
Free for members / $12 non-members / Optional Discussion after class 8:15-9pm
December Series
A Fresh Start for the Mind
The end of the year is the perfect time to pause, take a breath, and do a little mental housekeeping. Just as we clean out a closet or clear off our desk, we can use meditation to let go of habits, attitudes, and actions that weigh us down. In this series, we will explore the Buddhist practice of purification and learn how to deal with negative karma in a practical and uplifting way. Come ready to clean the slate and give your mind some room to breathe!
Free for members / $12 non-members / Optional Discussion after class 8:15-9pm
November Series
Friday Night In
We are always looking to go “out”, but happiness can only be found “within”. When we realize this truth, we can relax, knowing we can find inner peace whenever we want.
Spend time with us on Friday evenings for an alternative getaway. Each class we will offer a simple, short teaching and meditation. Afterwards, we can relax and hang out with snacks. Everyone is welcome!
Free for members / $5 non-members