Ongoing Programs
Guided Weekly Meditation
Tuesday's
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
(In Person)
Tuesday's
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
(In Person)
Meditation is an effective, yet simple, way of dealing with many stresses in life. There is a growing body of scientific evidence of meditation being highly effective at reducing physical and mental stress.
Every week we focus on one topic on the Lam Rim using excellent meditations from Kathleen McDonalds' "How to Meditate" that are suitable for anyone interested in exploring and incorporating the benefits of meditation into their daily lives, regardless of whether you are a Buddhist practitioner or not.
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Led by Mary Powers
Event is free of charge, based on the generosity of donations and sponsors.
Suggested Donation $5, $10
Wednesday Evening Book Club
don't believe everything you think - Living with Wisdom & Compassion
by Thubten Chodron
Wednesdays
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
In Person & Zoom
It can be hard for those of us living in the 21st century to see how 14th-century Buddhist teachings still apply.
When you’re trying to figure out which cell phone plan to buy or brooding about something someone wrote about you on Facebook, lines like "While the enemy of your own anger is unsubdued, though you conquer external foes, they will only increase"
can seem a little obscure.
Thubten Chodron’s illuminating explication of Togmay Zangpo’s revered text, The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas, doesn’t just explain its profound meaning; in dozens of passages she lets her students and colleagues share first-person stories of the ways that its teachings have changed their lives. Some bear witness to dramatic transformations - making friends with an enemy prisoner-of-war, finding peace after the murder of a loved one - while others tell of smaller lessons, like waiting for something to happen or coping with a minor injury.
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Led by Mary Wellhoner
Event is free of charge, based on the generosity of donations and sponsors.
Suggested Donation $5, $10
When you’re trying to figure out which cell phone plan to buy or brooding about something someone wrote about you on Facebook, lines like "While the enemy of your own anger is unsubdued, though you conquer external foes, they will only increase"
can seem a little obscure.
Thubten Chodron’s illuminating explication of Togmay Zangpo’s revered text, The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas, doesn’t just explain its profound meaning; in dozens of passages she lets her students and colleagues share first-person stories of the ways that its teachings have changed their lives. Some bear witness to dramatic transformations - making friends with an enemy prisoner-of-war, finding peace after the murder of a loved one - while others tell of smaller lessons, like waiting for something to happen or coping with a minor injury.
Check calendar
Led by Mary Wellhoner
Event is free of charge, based on the generosity of donations and sponsors.
Suggested Donation $5, $10
Sutra Recitation Group
The Heart Sutra
Starting August 1st - 29th
(Zoom Every Thursday 7:00 pm-7:30 pm)
For more than two thousand years, the Heart Sutra has been part of the daily life of millions of Buddhists. This concise text, so rich and laden with meaning, concentrates the very heart of Buddhism into a powerful and evocative teaching on the interdependence of all reality.
As with most Buddhist scriptures, simply "believing in" what the Heart Sutra says is not its point. It is important also to appreciate that the sutra cannot be grasped by intellect alone. Although analysis is helpful, people also keep the words in their hearts so that understanding unfolds through practice.
As with most Buddhist scriptures, simply "believing in" what the Heart Sutra says is not its point. It is important also to appreciate that the sutra cannot be grasped by intellect alone. Although analysis is helpful, people also keep the words in their hearts so that understanding unfolds through practice.
Mindfulness Meditation 101
Coming Soon
September - October 2024
Every other Sunday
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
(In Person)
Join us at the Dharmakaya Buddhist Center for mindfulness meditation 101. In these sessions, we will guide you through various Buddhist meditation techniques to enhance your awareness and focus on the present moment. Whether you are new to meditation or have an established practice, this event is open to all individuals seeking to deepen their spiritual journey.
During these sessions, we will explore different aspects of mindfulness and its role in fostering a greater sense of consciousness. Through breathing meditation and insight meditation, we will delve into the core principles of Buddhism and its teachings on attaining inner peace and self-realization. This event is a unique opportunity to align your mind, body, and spirit, and connect with like-minded individuals on the path of self-discovery.
No prior experience is required. Take this time for yourself and embark on a journey of spiritual growth and self-improvement.
Led by Trey Ligon
Center Director
Suggested Donation $5, $10
No one turned away for lack of funds
During these sessions, we will explore different aspects of mindfulness and its role in fostering a greater sense of consciousness. Through breathing meditation and insight meditation, we will delve into the core principles of Buddhism and its teachings on attaining inner peace and self-realization. This event is a unique opportunity to align your mind, body, and spirit, and connect with like-minded individuals on the path of self-discovery.
No prior experience is required. Take this time for yourself and embark on a journey of spiritual growth and self-improvement.
Led by Trey Ligon
Center Director
Suggested Donation $5, $10
No one turned away for lack of funds
Dharmakaya Study Group
Every Sunday in July, August
In Person
The Foundation of Buddhist Practice
by The Dalai Lama and Thubten Chodron
Sundays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The intention of this group is for Dharma friends to come together and discuss the various principles of Buddhist ideas in order to create a deeper understanding for our practice. We will be reading and discussing The Foundations of Buddhist Principles, volume two in the Library of Wisdom and Compassion series by His Holiness Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron.
The Foundation of Buddhist Practice describes the important teachings that will help us establish a flourishing Dharma practice.
Traditional presentations of the path in Tibetan Buddhism assume the audience already has faith in the Buddha and believes in rebirth and karma, but the Dalai Lama realized early on that a different approach was needed for his Western and contemporary Asian students. Starting with the four seals and the two truths, His Holiness illuminates key Buddhist ideas, such as dependent arising, emptiness, and karma, to support the reader in engaging with this rich tradition. This second volume in the Library of Wisdom and Compassion series provides a wealth of reflections on the relationship between a spiritual mentor and student, how to begin a meditation practice, and the relationship between the body and mind.
The Foundation of Buddhist Practice describes the important teachings that will help us establish a flourishing Dharma practice.
Traditional presentations of the path in Tibetan Buddhism assume the audience already has faith in the Buddha and believes in rebirth and karma, but the Dalai Lama realized early on that a different approach was needed for his Western and contemporary Asian students. Starting with the four seals and the two truths, His Holiness illuminates key Buddhist ideas, such as dependent arising, emptiness, and karma, to support the reader in engaging with this rich tradition. This second volume in the Library of Wisdom and Compassion series provides a wealth of reflections on the relationship between a spiritual mentor and student, how to begin a meditation practice, and the relationship between the body and mind.
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