
A Foundation for Happiness: Taming the Wild Elephant Mind
A midweek Modern Buddhism series on Buddhist psychology and ethical living, using the “wild elephant mind” metaphor to build integrity in body, speech, and mind. Expect guided reflection and practical mind training in a quiet Kadampa center setting.
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An evening Modern Buddhism class exploring Buddhist psychology on ethics of body, speech, and mind to cultivate integrity and steadier happiness. Guided teachings and meditation focus on taming the “wild elephant mind” through practical mind training.

An evening Modern Buddhism class exploring Buddhist psychology on ethics of body, speech, and mind to cultivate integrity and steadier happiness. Guided teachings and meditation focus on taming the “wild elephant mind” through practical mind training.
An evening Modern Buddhism class exploring Buddhist psychology on ethics of body, speech, and mind to cultivate integrity and steadier happiness. Guided teachings and meditation focus on taming the “wild elephant mind” through practical mind training.

Sunday morning Modern Buddhism class exploring the Four Noble Truths as a practical framework for understanding stress, sadness, and anger. Emphasis on transforming suffering into inner strength, love, and joy through clear Buddhist psychology and guided reflection.

Sunday morning Modern Buddhism class exploring the Four Noble Truths as a practical framework for understanding stress, sadness, and anger. Emphasis on transforming suffering into inner strength, love, and joy through clear Buddhist psychology and guided reflection.
Sunday morning Modern Buddhism class exploring the Four Noble Truths as a practical framework for understanding stress, sadness, and anger. Emphasis on transforming suffering into inner strength, love, and joy through clear Buddhist psychology and guided reflection.

A Modern Buddhism talk and guided reflection on the long-term perspective of countless past and future lives, aimed at clarifying personal patterns and easing everyday worries. Emphasis centers on cultivating good intentions, loving people more, and choosing what truly matters.

A Modern Buddhism talk and guided reflection on the long-term perspective of countless past and future lives, aimed at clarifying personal patterns and easing everyday worries. Emphasis centers on cultivating good intentions, loving people more, and choosing what truly matters.
A Modern Buddhism talk and guided reflection on the long-term perspective of countless past and future lives, aimed at clarifying personal patterns and easing everyday worries. Emphasis centers on cultivating good intentions, loving people more, and choosing what truly matters.

Free three part weekly online webinar series blending the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Each session includes clear meditation instructions plus dedicated time to practice, with progressive lessons that also work as stand alone classes.

Free three part weekly online webinar series blending the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Each session includes clear meditation instructions plus dedicated time to practice, with progressive lessons that also work as stand alone classes.
Free three part weekly online webinar series blending the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Each session includes clear meditation instructions plus dedicated time to practice, with progressive lessons that also work as stand alone classes.

Guided teachings on strengthening meditation through patience and perseverance, with practical tips for building a steady daily practice. Emphasis on accessing calm and joy regardless of external circumstances as part of a supportive spiritual growth series.

Guided teachings on strengthening meditation through patience and perseverance, with practical tips for building a steady daily practice. Emphasis on accessing calm and joy regardless of external circumstances as part of a supportive spiritual growth series.
Guided teachings on strengthening meditation through patience and perseverance, with practical tips for building a steady daily practice. Emphasis on accessing calm and joy regardless of external circumstances as part of a supportive spiritual growth series.

A free three week online webinar series that breaks meditation down into simple, science backed steps for healthy living. Each session includes clear instructions plus dedicated time for a guided sit, with lessons that build week to week.

A free three week online webinar series that breaks meditation down into simple, science backed steps for healthy living. Each session includes clear instructions plus dedicated time for a guided sit, with lessons that build week to week.
A free three week online webinar series that breaks meditation down into simple, science backed steps for healthy living. Each session includes clear instructions plus dedicated time for a guided sit, with lessons that build week to week.

Free three-part weekly online webinar series blending the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Includes step-by-step instruction plus dedicated time to meditate, aimed at clearing common blockages with an experienced facilitator.

Free three-part weekly online webinar series blending the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Includes step-by-step instruction plus dedicated time to meditate, aimed at clearing common blockages with an experienced facilitator.
Free three-part weekly online webinar series blending the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Includes step-by-step instruction plus dedicated time to meditate, aimed at clearing common blockages with an experienced facilitator.

Interactive online class exploring how to identify a competent spiritual guide and why personal mentorship matters in meditation practice. Part of a spiritual awareness series, with discussion geared toward building a grounded, long term path.

Interactive online class exploring how to identify a competent spiritual guide and why personal mentorship matters in meditation practice. Part of a spiritual awareness series, with discussion geared toward building a grounded, long term path.
Interactive online class exploring how to identify a competent spiritual guide and why personal mentorship matters in meditation practice. Part of a spiritual awareness series, with discussion geared toward building a grounded, long term path.

Informative, relaxing guided meditation webinar introducing a simple technique for reconnecting with your true nature. Explores why meditation is transformative, emphasizing inner peace, spiritual love, and practical steps for ongoing personal growth.

Informative, relaxing guided meditation webinar introducing a simple technique for reconnecting with your true nature. Explores why meditation is transformative, emphasizing inner peace, spiritual love, and practical steps for ongoing personal growth.
Informative, relaxing guided meditation webinar introducing a simple technique for reconnecting with your true nature. Explores why meditation is transformative, emphasizing inner peace, spiritual love, and practical steps for ongoing personal growth.

Online webinar exploring “mental toxins” linked to stress, disease, and unhappiness, with practical frameworks for identifying personal thought patterns. Includes instruction in a simple meditation technique aimed at cultivating love, bliss, and tranquility.

Online webinar exploring “mental toxins” linked to stress, disease, and unhappiness, with practical frameworks for identifying personal thought patterns. Includes instruction in a simple meditation technique aimed at cultivating love, bliss, and tranquility.
Online webinar exploring “mental toxins” linked to stress, disease, and unhappiness, with practical frameworks for identifying personal thought patterns. Includes instruction in a simple meditation technique aimed at cultivating love, bliss, and tranquility.

An online, free guided meditation webinar focused on breaking the stress cycle with a simple technique taught for accurate practice. Expect practical stress relief alongside spiritual self realization and mental and physical wellbeing tools.

An online, free guided meditation webinar focused on breaking the stress cycle with a simple technique taught for accurate practice. Expect practical stress relief alongside spiritual self realization and mental and physical wellbeing tools.
An online, free guided meditation webinar focused on breaking the stress cycle with a simple technique taught for accurate practice. Expect practical stress relief alongside spiritual self realization and mental and physical wellbeing tools.

A 30-minute guided sit followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and Q&A discussion led by Ronya Banks or Wallace Bohanan. Beginner meditation instructions and a quiet, focused hybrid format (in-person or online).

A 30-minute guided sit followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and Q&A discussion led by Ronya Banks or Wallace Bohanan. Beginner meditation instructions and a quiet, focused hybrid format (in-person or online).
A 30-minute guided sit followed by a short break, a dharma talk, and Q&A discussion led by Ronya Banks or Wallace Bohanan. Beginner meditation instructions and a quiet, focused hybrid format (in-person or online).

A free online class teaches a practical meditation technique and simple ways to weave it into daily routines for physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits. Welcoming, beginner friendly webinar within the Science of Spirituality spiritual awareness series.

A free online class teaches a practical meditation technique and simple ways to weave it into daily routines for physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits. Welcoming, beginner friendly webinar within the Science of Spirituality spiritual awareness series.
A free online class teaches a practical meditation technique and simple ways to weave it into daily routines for physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits. Welcoming, beginner friendly webinar within the Science of Spirituality spiritual awareness series.

A free, 30 minute evening online meditation circle designed for moms to build a steady mindfulness routine. Expect a supportive community space for self care, sharing experiences, and cultivating calm balance amid hectic family life.

A free, 30 minute evening online meditation circle designed for moms to build a steady mindfulness routine. Expect a supportive community space for self care, sharing experiences, and cultivating calm balance amid hectic family life.
A free, 30 minute evening online meditation circle designed for moms to build a steady mindfulness routine. Expect a supportive community space for self care, sharing experiences, and cultivating calm balance amid hectic family life.

Silent sitting blended with continuous mantra practice led by a teacher with 50+ years of experience. Includes walking meditation plus sharing and Q and A, with drop in attendance and donation based support.

Silent sitting blended with continuous mantra practice led by a teacher with 50+ years of experience. Includes walking meditation plus sharing and Q and A, with drop in attendance and donation based support.
Silent sitting blended with continuous mantra practice led by a teacher with 50+ years of experience. Includes walking meditation plus sharing and Q and A, with drop in attendance and donation based support.

Online talk exploring the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of “detoxing the mind,” drawing from Rajinder Singh’s book and practical awareness of mental toxins. Focuses on building a plan for inner clarity, success, and lasting peace.

Online talk exploring the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of “detoxing the mind,” drawing from Rajinder Singh’s book and practical awareness of mental toxins. Focuses on building a plan for inner clarity, success, and lasting peace.
Online talk exploring the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of “detoxing the mind,” drawing from Rajinder Singh’s book and practical awareness of mental toxins. Focuses on building a plan for inner clarity, success, and lasting peace.

Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist teachings with group sharing to support healing from addiction and other addictive tendencies. A compassionate Friday-night circle centered on empowerment, mutual accountability, and freedom from suffering.

Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist teachings with group sharing to support healing from addiction and other addictive tendencies. A compassionate Friday-night circle centered on empowerment, mutual accountability, and freedom from suffering.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist teachings with group sharing to support healing from addiction and other addictive tendencies. A compassionate Friday-night circle centered on empowerment, mutual accountability, and freedom from suffering.

Peer-led addiction recovery circle rooted in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending meditation practice with shared discussion and mutual support. Emphasis on empowerment, freedom from suffering, and building community with others working through addictive tendencies.

Peer-led addiction recovery circle rooted in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending meditation practice with shared discussion and mutual support. Emphasis on empowerment, freedom from suffering, and building community with others working through addictive tendencies.
Peer-led addiction recovery circle rooted in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending meditation practice with shared discussion and mutual support. Emphasis on empowerment, freedom from suffering, and building community with others working through addictive tendencies.

Monthly online sangha circle led by Buddhist teacher Ronya Banks, blending guided meditation with practical instruction on Dharma principles. Expect group discussion, shared inquiry, and connection with other practitioners in a supportive setting.

Monthly online sangha circle led by Buddhist teacher Ronya Banks, blending guided meditation with practical instruction on Dharma principles. Expect group discussion, shared inquiry, and connection with other practitioners in a supportive setting.
Monthly online sangha circle led by Buddhist teacher Ronya Banks, blending guided meditation with practical instruction on Dharma principles. Expect group discussion, shared inquiry, and connection with other practitioners in a supportive setting.

Final session of the Detox the Mind series explores renewing awareness for greater clarity, perspective, and resilience against negativity. Expect practical instruction in a simple meditation technique rooted in unity and oneness teachings.

Final session of the Detox the Mind series explores renewing awareness for greater clarity, perspective, and resilience against negativity. Expect practical instruction in a simple meditation technique rooted in unity and oneness teachings.
Final session of the Detox the Mind series explores renewing awareness for greater clarity, perspective, and resilience against negativity. Expect practical instruction in a simple meditation technique rooted in unity and oneness teachings.