Programs

Absolute Eye Contemplative Photography: From Orderly Chaos to Found Modern Art (Online)

with John McQuade

March 23rd—April 20th

This online exploration engages direct perception without reference points. It is a free flowing perception orderly chaos. Continue »

Learn to Meditate - First Saturday of Every Month (In Person)

with Donald Eckler

April 6th

If you are new to meditation, you are invited to join us in a gentle introduction to this profound practice. If you already practice meditation, this is an opportunity to join with others and spend some time strengthening your practice. Continue »

Monthly Refuge Practice (In Person)

with Victoria Hagens & Jil Amadio

April 7th—December 1st

Join Jil Amadio and Victoria Hagans, students of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, for monthly group Refuge practice and discussion. Continue »

2024 Continuing Education for Meditation Instructors: Weekend One (In-Person)

with Dale Asrael & Gaylon Ferguson

April 13th—April 14th

Open to anyone interested in beginning the path to be a meditation instructor, as well as currently authorized meditation instructors. Continue »

Qigong Levels 1 and 2

with Donna MacKenzie

April 20th—April 21st

When body is relaxed and peaceful, energy will flow. When mind is still, it will embrace qi and strengthen the body. In the Chinese arts of health and longevity, qigong simultaneously cultivates a peaceful body and a peaceful mind. Continue »

Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa (documentary film)

April 26th

The film “Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa” explores the life and teachings of Chögyam Trungpa . Chögyam Trungpa was a Tibetan Buddhist meditation master and holder of both the Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. Continue »

Contentment in Everyday Life (In-Person)

with Donald Eckler & Janet Pal

April 29th—June 3rd

This five-week course is open to all. No previous experience with meditation is required. Contentment in Everyday Life is the second course offered in the Everyday Life series of courses and is open to everyone, including  those who have completed Meditat Continue »

Learn to Meditate - First Saturday of Every Month (In Person)

with Donald Eckler

May 4th

If you are new to meditation, you are invited to join us in a gentle introduction to this profound practice. If you already practice meditation, this is an opportunity to join with others and spend some time strengthening your practice. Continue »

2024 Continuing Education for Meditation Instructors: Weekend Two (In-Person)

with Erika Berland

May 4th—May 5th

Open to anyone interested in learning to be a meditation instructor, as well as currently authorized meditation instructors. Continue »

Silent Letters: Meditation & Western Calligraphy - Level 1

with Donald Eckler

May 11th—May 12th

This class is for those who are new to calligraphy. The class is limited to ten people and runs concurrently with Level 3. Continue »

Silent Letters: Meditation & Western Calligraphy - Level 3

with Donald Eckler

May 11th—May 12th

This class is for those who have taken Silent Letters Level 2 The class is limited to ten people and runs concurrently with Level 1. Please bring your own supplies. Continue »

Public Dharma Talk with the Venerable Ringu Tulku Rinpoche (In-Person)

May 27th

Join us for a live Public Dharma Talk, including an opportunity for Question and Answer with Rinpoche. In person and online. Continue »

Learn to Meditate - First Saturday of Every Month (In Person)

with Donald Eckler

June 1st

If you are new to meditation, you are invited to join us in a gentle introduction to this profound practice. If you already practice meditation, this is an opportunity to join with others and spend some time strengthening your practice. Continue »

2024 Continuing Education for Meditation Instructors: Weekend Three (In-Person)

with Janet Solyntjes & Elaine Yuen

June 22nd—June 23rd

By Invitation. Open to currently authorized meditation instructors. Continue »

Learn to Meditate - First Saturday of Every Month (In Person)

with Donald Eckler

July 6th

If you are new to meditation, you are invited to join us in a gentle introduction to this profound practice. If you already practice meditation, this is an opportunity to join with others and spend some time strengthening your practice. Continue »

Tonglen Meditation for Love and Compassion (In-Person)

with Donald Eckler

July 14th

Join us for this Saturday morning workshop, exploring the profound practice of tonglen to generate loving-kindness and compassion. Continue »

Learn to Meditate - First Saturday of Every Month (In Person)

with Donald Eckler

August 3rd

If you are new to meditation, you are invited to join us in a gentle introduction to this profound practice. If you already practice meditation, this is an opportunity to join with others and spend some time strengthening your practice. Continue »

Peaceful Mind, Peaceful Heart - A Five-Day Summer Retreat at the Shambhala Centre

with Donald Eckler

August 24th—August 28th

This five day retreat is an in-depth meditation retreat. It is a powerful introduction to and deepening of mindfulness-awareness meditation -- a technique that transforms how we relate to ourselves and everyday life. Continue »

Learn to Meditate - First Saturday of Every Month (In Person)

with Donald Eckler

September 7th

If you are new to meditation, you are invited to join us in a gentle introduction to this profound practice. If you already practice meditation, this is an opportunity to join with others and spend some time strengthening your practice. Continue »

Learn to Meditate - First Saturday of Every Month (In Person)

with Donald Eckler

October 5th

If you are new to meditation, you are invited to join us in a gentle introduction to this profound practice. If you already practice meditation, this is an opportunity to join with others and spend some time strengthening your practice. Continue »

Learn to Meditate - First Saturday of Every Month (In Person)

with Donald Eckler

November 2nd

If you are new to meditation, you are invited to join us in a gentle introduction to this profound practice. If you already practice meditation, this is an opportunity to join with others and spend some time strengthening your practice. Continue »

Learn to Meditate - First Saturday of Every Month (In Person)

with Donald Eckler

December 7th

If you are new to meditation, you are invited to join us in a gentle introduction to this profound practice. If you already practice meditation, this is an opportunity to join with others and spend some time strengthening your practice. Continue »