Calendar of Programs
Monday, February 20, 2012
Natural Brilliance: The Yogic Practice of the Five Wisdoms
The Five Wisdoms are an integral part of being fully human. These tantric Buddhist teachings cultivate personal integration by working with the basic elements of our existence—body, emotions, mental activity, and surroundings. more …
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Insight Meditation and Mindfulness Yoga: A Wholistic Approach to Awakening
A unified approach to yoga postures and formal sitting meditation brings both relaxation and the liberating power of clear seeing to every aspect of our lives. more …
Friday, March 2, 2012
Unplanned Grace: A Meditation Retreat to Discover the Blessings of Devastating Change
If there is one thing that unites us as human beings, it is the absolute certainty that things change. When we look back on our life, it is often the experiences of transition and loss, especially devastating ones, that we remember the most. more …
Friday, March 9, 2012
The Joy of Living Meditation Retreat
Created by the brilliant Tibetan meditation master Mingyur Rinpoche, the Joy of Living Meditation Retreat shows you how meditation can help create a peaceful mind and a joyful heart. more …
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Feeding Your Demons: Wisdom for Resolving Inner Conflict: Kapala Training Level 1
A “demon” is anything that plagues or blocks you—fears, illnesses, PTSD, eating disorders, addictions, depression, anxiety, or just our run of the mill ‘stuff. more …
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Yoga and the Pursuit of Happiness
For millennia, philosophers and poets from every culture have been fascinated by the pursuit of happiness. Both Aristotle and the Dalai Lama have called happiness our most fundamental human desire, and its pursuit is written into the Declaration of Independence. more …
Friday, April 20, 2012
Healing Wounded Love: Cultivating Clear-Sighted, Loving Awareness
In an innovative synthesis of mindfulness and cognitive therapy, with methods and insights from Tibetan Buddhism, this program provides practical guidance for transforming emotional confusion into insightful clarity, fostering a more genuine connection with ourselves and the people in our lives. more …
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Neuroscience, Mindfulness, and Yoga for Transforming Trauma and Addiction: Professional Skills Training
For therapists, physicians, yoga instructors, bodyworkers, researchers, and others who work with traumatized people. This unique professional training examines the roots of trauma and addiction through the lenses of contemporary neuroscience and traditional Buddhist psychology. more …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Living the Evolutionary Life: Through Death, Beyond, and Reincarnation
Robert Thurman, a senior American Buddhist practitioner and writer, invites you to develop a down-to-earth daily practice for living the evolutionary life that takes into account the reality of death, bardo transition, and future lives. more …
Sunday, June 3, 2012
In the Eye of the Storm: Buddhist Practices for Taking Adversity as a Path
When we encounter difficult outer circumstances, our tendency is to want to avoid or fix them. When we meet challenging emotions, we want to suppress them or find a way to escape from what we are feeling. more …
Friday, August 17, 2012
The Joy of Living Meditation Retreat
Created by the brilliant Tibetan meditation master Mingyur Rinpoche, the Joy of Living Meditation Retreat shows you how meditation can help create a peaceful mind and a joyful heart. more …
Sunday, August 19, 2012
A Buddhist Healing Ritual: Dakini's Heart Essence Chöd
Healing Chöd is an ancient Buddhist ritual known for its power to heal physical, emotional, and mental illness and suffering. There are no instructions to follow or techniques to learn. more …
