As we find our way through this tumultuous time, we have all found ourselves both needing care and compassion and extending them to others in need. This class is an introduction to the Zen Caregiving Project’s model of mindful/contemplative care. Partic... Read more
Innocence in Practice
We all can remember moments of innocence from childhood.
Innocence is naturally present in everyone. We see it in an infants eyes but there is no wisdom there yet. A challenge in meditation is to maintain the quality of innocence as we develop wisdom.
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Drop In To Gratitude
Come together to ground yourself and start your day with gratitude and connection. In this hour we will meditate with compassion, gratitude and joy, as well as have some time to connect with each other.
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The Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion
This course started on Dec 16th. You may join starting class #2 on Dec 23 by registering (green button on the left) and emailing the teacher for any makeup work: wendysschmelzer@gmail.com
Learn the skills we all need to meet life’s challenges... Read more
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
MBSR students come from all walks of life, but they share one thing in common: the desire to find more balance, peace and happiness in their lives. If you share these aspirations, MBSR can be a valuable resource for you.
Two decades of published resear... Read more
What the Buddha Taught: Finding Meaning in Difficult Times
Class will include an essential teaching from The Buddha and meditation. Our 4 week class will meet from 10:00- 11:15am on Tuesday mornings. There will be an optional Q&A and group discussion at 11:15-11:45am. Those who want to spend less time on yo... Read more
mPEAK (Mindful Performance Enhancement, Awareness & Knowledge)
mPEAK (Mindful Performance Enhancement, Awareness & Knowledge) is an 8-week intensive course in mindfulness training for those who seek to draw upon this proven practice to achieve their goals, both personal and professional, as well as attain new... Read more
Samatha: Calm Abiding
“[One] should question someone who has attained samatha: How should the mind be steadied? How should it be made to settle down? How should it be unified? How should it be concentrated?” [AN 4.94]
Contemporary research points towards building attentiona... Read more
Awakening Breath: Anapanasati
On a full moon night that marked the end of the rains retreat period, in the open air, surrounded by the community of monks; Buddha reflected on how pleased he was with the progress they made in practice. He said to them that he would delay his travels ... Read more
Foundations of Buddhism
This series will focus on the foundations of Dharma practice which will include the Buddhas discovery, Awakening v. Suffering, What is a Buddha, and what is Buddha mind? We will explore the Dharma in terms of the 4 Noble Truths, the 8 Fold Path, explora... Read more