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Buddhist Mind Science: Activating Your Potential is an FPMT introductory course. Buddhism is considered by some to be a “science of mind” because it presents a comprehensive map describing the mind and its various aspects and functions.
This module delves into warmheartedness and prosocial attitudes, with specific methods to develop them and an exploration of their importance. To that aim, the journey in this module starts by exploring whether warmheartedness is indeed a source of well-being. Research on the nature of altruism and ethics is presented, as well as the biological basis of warmheartedness. Then, we explore whether it can be trained, and start doing so, with an approach to relating to others with equanimity (Unit 1).
We start by taking care of oneself, and see how this also entails taking care—or connecting—with others. The relationship between taking care of oneself and others is brought forward with an exercise to let go of anger and resentment (Unit 2).
November 9th: Warmheartedness as a source of well-being
November 23rd: To care for yourself, to care for others
Continuing 2026
Facilitated by: Trey Ligon
Center Director
Suggested Donation $5 -$10 - No one turned away for lack of funds
This module delves into warmheartedness and prosocial attitudes, with specific methods to develop them and an exploration of their importance. To that aim, the journey in this module starts by exploring whether warmheartedness is indeed a source of well-being. Research on the nature of altruism and ethics is presented, as well as the biological basis of warmheartedness. Then, we explore whether it can be trained, and start doing so, with an approach to relating to others with equanimity (Unit 1).
We start by taking care of oneself, and see how this also entails taking care—or connecting—with others. The relationship between taking care of oneself and others is brought forward with an exercise to let go of anger and resentment (Unit 2).
November 9th: Warmheartedness as a source of well-being
November 23rd: To care for yourself, to care for others
Continuing 2026
Facilitated by: Trey Ligon
Center Director
Suggested Donation $5 -$10 - No one turned away for lack of funds
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Drop-In Guided Meditation
Tuesdays November 4, 11, & 25 December 16th 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM (In Person) |
Join us for a guided meditation exploring the powerful Tibetan Buddhist practice of Tonglen. Tonglen, meaning "giving and taking," is a profound practice that cultivates compassion and helps us connect with the suffering of the world. Tonglen is a powerful practice that can help us to live with greater compassion, courage, and connection to all beings.
Led by: Anne Ligon, SPC
Suggested Donation $5 -$10
No one turned away for lack of funds
Led by: Anne Ligon, SPC
Suggested Donation $5 -$10
No one turned away for lack of funds
16 Guidelines Meditation Course
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Inspired by Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s vision for Universal Education, this course aims to bring happiness, solve problems, and foster a better world through practical and accessible meditative practices. The course focuses on cultivating positive inner qualities that transform how we relate to ourselves and others. It is designed to be adaptable for different contexts, allowing facilitators to tailor the experience to their specific audience.
The 16 Guidelines Meditations Course provides a guide for meditation leaders to explore The 16 Guidelines for Life, 16 positive human values and qualities. Each guideline offers a unique pathway to developing compassion and wisdom in your community.
The 16 Guidelines are organised into four wisdom themes that provide a framework for exploring the fundamentals of a happy and meaningful life. You can learn more about the 16 Guidelines here.
Led by: Anne Ligon, SPC
Suggested Donation $5 -$10
No one turned away for lack of funds
The 16 Guidelines Meditations Course provides a guide for meditation leaders to explore The 16 Guidelines for Life, 16 positive human values and qualities. Each guideline offers a unique pathway to developing compassion and wisdom in your community.
The 16 Guidelines are organised into four wisdom themes that provide a framework for exploring the fundamentals of a happy and meaningful life. You can learn more about the 16 Guidelines here.
Led by: Anne Ligon, SPC
Suggested Donation $5 -$10
No one turned away for lack of funds
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Dharmakaya Book Study Group
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(watch video 1-4)
Wednesday 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM
November 5, 12, 19
December 3
Commentary and
Q/A with Paula
Saturday's 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
November 15
December 6
In this book study group, Paula Chichester will answer these and many more questions. But more importantly, she will lead us through meditations and practices that are also available to practitioners without an initiation. This will give us a taste of the tremendous resources and energies at our disposal that can transform our lives and even help us to achieve the highest goal of the Buddhist path, which is nothing less than the full Enlightenment of Buddhahood
If tantra is the jet to enlightenment, the Graduated Path, the lam rim, is the fuel… We can’t fly without understanding the graduated path to enlightenment.
Led by Mary Wellhoner
Suggested Donation $5 -$10
No one turned away for lack of funds
Wednesday 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM
November 5, 12, 19
December 3
Commentary and
Q/A with Paula
Saturday's 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
November 15
December 6
In this book study group, Paula Chichester will answer these and many more questions. But more importantly, she will lead us through meditations and practices that are also available to practitioners without an initiation. This will give us a taste of the tremendous resources and energies at our disposal that can transform our lives and even help us to achieve the highest goal of the Buddhist path, which is nothing less than the full Enlightenment of Buddhahood
If tantra is the jet to enlightenment, the Graduated Path, the lam rim, is the fuel… We can’t fly without understanding the graduated path to enlightenment.
Led by Mary Wellhoner
Suggested Donation $5 -$10
No one turned away for lack of funds
Dharmakaya Study Group
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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 Samsara, Nirvana and Buddha Nature, volume three in the Library of Wisdom and Compassion series by His Holiness Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron.
Knowledge of buddha nature reveals and reconciles the paradox of how the mind can be the basis for both the duhkha of samsara (the unpurified mind) and the bliss and fulfillment of nirvana (the state of true freedom and peace). To illustrate this, Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature first takes readers through Buddhist thought on the self, the four truths, and their sixteen attributes. It then explains afflictions—including how they arise and their antidotes—followed by an examination of karma and cyclic existence, and, finally, a deep and thorough elucidation of buddha nature. Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature shows us how to purify our minds and cultivate awakened qualities.
Suggested Donation $5 -$10
No one turned away for lack of funds
Knowledge of buddha nature reveals and reconciles the paradox of how the mind can be the basis for both the duhkha of samsara (the unpurified mind) and the bliss and fulfillment of nirvana (the state of true freedom and peace). To illustrate this, Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature first takes readers through Buddhist thought on the self, the four truths, and their sixteen attributes. It then explains afflictions—including how they arise and their antidotes—followed by an examination of karma and cyclic existence, and, finally, a deep and thorough elucidation of buddha nature. Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature shows us how to purify our minds and cultivate awakened qualities.
Suggested Donation $5 -$10
No one turned away for lack of funds