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We can approach life with an attitude of seeing the glass half full or half empty.  We can see obstacles or ways ahead.  How we relate to the realities of our life has tremendous implications to the quality of our life and those around us.  The central axis around which the Buddha’s teachings are framed are the Four Noble Truths: Suffering (or discontent), its Cause (unwise clinging and wrong view), inner Freedom, and the Path to realize this possibility. Freedom can be approached in two ways: as something we touch through cultivating the path of calm and insight, and also as something that is inherent in the nature of our minds and hearts that we can simply learn to recognize and become familiar with. 

In this 12 week practice series grounded in the early teachings of the Buddha and inspired by those of Zen, Thich Nhat Hanh, Tibetan, and other wisdom traditions, we will explore the Four Noble Truths with an emphasis on touching freedom in the here and now. This may help us to wake up to a fresher more resilient way of being in our formal practice and daily lives.

Registration for this class series is closed.  You had to be registered for the entire series that runs 1/6-3/24 in order to attend.  There are no drop-in classes.

These drop-in sessions are tailored for online practice.  A 25-35 minute mindfulness meditation will be followed by individual sharing.  Everyone will have a chance to talk about how they are working with being present to the realities of this unique and difficult time.  Together, we have the opportunity here to create a much needed community of support, based on mindfulness and compassion.  New and experienced meditators alike are welcome to attend. 

On alternate weeks, Matthew will lead a Loving Kindness drop-in session.  Together, these mindfulness and loving kindness sessions may support a skillful balance in our ‘stay at home’ practice.

If you have Zoom, click on the link below just before class to join.

Join Zoom Meeting - Video Link
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Go to Zoom.us and click on Join a Meeting - type in Meeting ID: 828 4777 6617
Password: 365026
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You Are Here, Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment by Thich Nhat Hanh teaches the path to awakening through mindfulness and compassion.  He reminds us that “The heart of Buddhist practice is to generate our own presence in such a way that we can touch deeply the life that is here and available in every moment.”  With simple, yet profound explanations of the Dharma, he offers teachings and practices to work skillfully with our past, heal our wounds and pain, and cultivate true love. 

One of the most well known and loved Buddhist teachers in the West, Thich Nhat Hanh is a monk, teacher, activist, and author.  He suffered a stroke in 2014 and has been recovering at Plum Village, the Buddhist Center in France that he founded.  On his 94th birthday, Oct. 11, 2020, his health was stable, thanks to the care of his medical team and monastic community. 

This series runs every other week 1/12,1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/23.  You must be pre-registered to attend.

We can approach life with an attitude of seeing the glass half full or half empty.  We can see obstacles or ways ahead.  How we relate to the realities of our life has tremendous implications to the quality of our life and those around us.  The central axis around which the Buddha’s teachings are framed are the Four Noble Truths: Suffering (or discontent), its Cause (unwise clinging and wrong view), inner Freedom, and the Path to realize this possibility. Freedom can be approached in two ways: as something we touch through cultivating the path of calm and insight, and also as something that is inherent in the nature of our minds and hearts that we can simply learn to recognize and become familiar with. 

In this 12 week practice series grounded in the early teachings of the Buddha and inspired by those of Zen, Thich Nhat Hanh, Tibetan, and other wisdom traditions, we will explore the Four Noble Truths with an emphasis on touching freedom in the here and now. This may help us to wake up to a fresher more resilient way of being in our formal practice and daily lives.

Registration for this class series is closed.  You had to be registered for the entire series that runs 1/6-3/24 in order to attend.  There are no drop-in classes.

Insight meditation is a time tested method of mind training that enables us to change our relationship to each moment’s experience, and thus our lives. In this five week series we will systematically explore how to calm and steady the mind and see with more clarity into our lives.  As we strengthen this capacity we begin to move from suffering and reactivity to responsiveness, freshness and ease.  We learn to touch and live in the mindful moment. 

The class will include sitting instructions and shared silent practice, as well as instruction and practice of walking and other forms of mindfulness practice designed for application in daily life. Although this series is designed for beginners, all are welcome and students may choose to repeat this series as new material will be introduced each time.  The sessions will run from 7:00-8:30pm from 2/11-3/11.  They will include sitting instructions and shared silent practice, as well as instruction and practice of walking and other forms of mindfulness practice.

Read About Ted Jones.

The Dalai Lama said that “love is a not a luxury, but a necessity,” yet in our hearts we often do not feel love for ourselves or others and we bear the painful consequences.  In this workshop, we will explore time tested Buddhist practices which tap the power of intention through offering phrases of loving kindness (metta) to ourselves and others. When cultivated, loving kindness practice helps us to heal our own hearts by loving ourselves more deeply.  It can also help us touch those in our lives and the world with a deeper sense of love and connection.  All are welcome.

Registration for this retreat will close on Saturday, February 13th at 8:30am.

We can approach life with an attitude of seeing the glass half full or half empty.  We can see obstacles or ways ahead.  How we relate to the realities of our life has tremendous implications to the quality of our life and those around us.  The central axis around which the Buddha’s teachings are framed are the Four Noble Truths: Suffering (or discontent), its Cause (unwise clinging and wrong view), inner Freedom, and the Path to realize this possibility. Freedom can be approached in two ways: as something we touch through cultivating the path of calm and insight, and also as something that is inherent in the nature of our minds and hearts that we can simply learn to recognize and become familiar with. 

In this 12 week practice series grounded in the early teachings of the Buddha and inspired by those of Zen, Thich Nhat Hanh, Tibetan, and other wisdom traditions, we will explore the Four Noble Truths with an emphasis on touching freedom in the here and now. This may help us to wake up to a fresher more resilient way of being in our formal practice and daily lives.

Registration for this class series is closed.  You had to be registered for the entire series that runs 1/6-3/24 in order to attend.  There are no drop-in classes.

Insight meditation is a time tested method of mind training that enables us to change our relationship to each moment’s experience, and thus our lives. In this five week series we will systematically explore how to calm and steady the mind and see with more clarity into our lives.  As we strengthen this capacity we begin to move from suffering and reactivity to responsiveness, freshness and ease.  We learn to touch and live in the mindful moment. 

The class will include sitting instructions and shared silent practice, as well as instruction and practice of walking and other forms of mindfulness practice designed for application in daily life. Although this series is designed for beginners, all are welcome and students may choose to repeat this series as new material will be introduced each time.  The sessions will run from 7:00-8:30pm from 2/11-3/11.  They will include sitting instructions and shared silent practice, as well as instruction and practice of walking and other forms of mindfulness practice.

Read About Ted Jones.

Insight meditation is a time-tested method of mind training that enables us to change our relationship to each moment’s experience, and thus our lives. In this online retreat, specially designed for beginners and those with limited meditation experience, we will systematically explore (through sitting and walking meditation periods, teachings, and discussion) how to calm and steady the mind and see more clearly.  As we strengthen this capacity we begin to move from suffering and reactivity to responsiveness, freshness and ease. We learn how to touch and live in the mindful moment.

Read About Matthew Daniell

Registration is closed.

These drop-in sessions are tailored for online practice.  A 25-35 minute loving kindness meditation will be followed by individual sharing.  Everyone will have a chance to talk about how they are working with intentions of goodwill (metta or loving kindness), as well as bringing mindfulness to the realities of this unique and difficult time.  Together, we have the opportunity here to create a much needed community of support, based on mindfulness and compassion.  New and experienced meditators alike are welcome to attend.

On alternate weeks, Matthew will lead a Mindfulness drop-in session.  Together, these mindfulness and loving kindness sessions may support a skillful balance in our ‘stay at home’ practice.

If you have Zoom, click on the link below just before class to join.

Join Zoom Meeting - Video Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82847776617?pwd=ZldoUE9EOUYxSjhxOXJxUE9sSW9rQT09
OR

Go to Zoom.us and click on Join a Meeting - type in Meeting ID: 828 4777 6617
Password: 365026
OR join by phone:

+13017158592,,84738061323# US (Germantown)

+13126266799,,84738061323# US (Chicago)
Dial by your location
        +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
        +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
With this Meeting ID: 828 4777 6617

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You Are Here, Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment by Thich Nhat Hanh teaches the path to awakening through mindfulness and compassion.  He reminds us that “The heart of Buddhist practice is to generate our own presence in such a way that we can touch deeply the life that is here and available in every moment.”  With simple, yet profound explanations of the Dharma, he offers teachings and practices to work skillfully with our past, heal our wounds and pain, and cultivate true love. 

One of the most well known and loved Buddhist teachers in the West, Thich Nhat Hanh is a monk, teacher, activist, and author.  He suffered a stroke in 2014 and has been recovering at Plum Village, the Buddhist Center in France that he founded.  On his 94th birthday, Oct. 11, 2020, his health was stable, thanks to the care of his medical team and monastic community. 

This series runs every other week 1/12,1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/23.  You must be pre-registered to attend.

We can approach life with an attitude of seeing the glass half full or half empty.  We can see obstacles or ways ahead.  How we relate to the realities of our life has tremendous implications to the quality of our life and those around us.  The central axis around which the Buddha’s teachings are framed are the Four Noble Truths: Suffering (or discontent), its Cause (unwise clinging and wrong view), inner Freedom, and the Path to realize this possibility. Freedom can be approached in two ways: as something we touch through cultivating the path of calm and insight, and also as something that is inherent in the nature of our minds and hearts that we can simply learn to recognize and become familiar with. 

In this 12 week practice series grounded in the early teachings of the Buddha and inspired by those of Zen, Thich Nhat Hanh, Tibetan, and other wisdom traditions, we will explore the Four Noble Truths with an emphasis on touching freedom in the here and now. This may help us to wake up to a fresher more resilient way of being in our formal practice and daily lives.

Registration for this class series is closed.  You had to be registered for the entire series that runs 1/6-3/24 in order to attend.  There are no drop-in classes.

Insight meditation is a time tested method of mind training that enables us to change our relationship to each moment’s experience, and thus our lives. In this five week series we will systematically explore how to calm and steady the mind and see with more clarity into our lives.  As we strengthen this capacity we begin to move from suffering and reactivity to responsiveness, freshness and ease.  We learn to touch and live in the mindful moment. 

The class will include sitting instructions and shared silent practice, as well as instruction and practice of walking and other forms of mindfulness practice designed for application in daily life. Although this series is designed for beginners, all are welcome and students may choose to repeat this series as new material will be introduced each time.  The sessions will run from 7:00-8:30pm from 2/11-3/11.  They will include sitting instructions and shared silent practice, as well as instruction and practice of walking and other forms of mindfulness practice.

Read About Ted Jones.

There are no drop in classes.  You must be registered for the entire class series. 

In our spiritual journey, seven ingredients are considered essential for the development of the awakened heart and mind. These factors are mindfulness, investigation, energy, joyous interest, tranquility, concentration, and equanimity. These qualities are both the fuel for our journey and the fruits of our practice. Together they balance the heart and mind and prime them for the deepest kind of happiness. Over the coming months we will explore these qualities and strengthen them in our own experience. The greatest impact will be obtained from taking these programs as a series, however they can also be taken individually.

We will begin with mindfulness. So much has been said about mindfulness, is there anything left to say? Yes! Mindfulness is a quality that is absolutely essential for the transformation of our hearts and minds and we can continue to deepen it over time. In this Friday night and Saturday morning program, we will explore different facets of the jewel of mindfulness, including what strengthens and broadens it and how we can support its development.

Friday night will include meditation, a dharma talk about the seven ingredients of awakening and how we can use them to balance our practice, and time for questions and answers.

Saturday morning will include more in-depth exploration of the first factor of awakening, mindfulness. We will engage in meditation practice, a dharma talk and discussion.

In our spiritual journey, seven ingredients are considered essential for the development of the awakened heart and mind. These factors are mindfulness, investigation, energy, joyous interest, tranquility, concentration, and equanimity. These qualities are both the fuel for our journey and the fruits of our practice. Together they balance the heart and mind and prime them for the deepest kind of happiness. Over the coming months we will explore these qualities and strengthen them in our own experience. The greatest impact will be obtained from taking these programs as a series, however they can also be taken individually.

We will begin with mindfulness. So much has been said about mindfulness, is there anything left to say? Yes! Mindfulness is a quality that is absolutely essential for the transformation of our hearts and minds and we can continue to deepen it over time. In this Friday night and Saturday morning program, we will explore different facets of the jewel of mindfulness, including what strengthens and broadens it and how we can support its development.

Friday night will include meditation, a dharma talk about the seven ingredients of awakening and how we can use them to balance our practice, and time for questions and answers.

Saturday morning will include more in-depth exploration of the first factor of awakening, mindfulness. We will engage in meditation practice, a dharma talk and discussion.