
What in the World is Buddhism?
Beginner friendly introduction to Buddhist foundations, tracing Buddhism’s origins and core teachings on suffering, freedom, and compassion. Expect short teachings, guided meditation, and open discussion on weaving mindfulness into a busy modern life.
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A Buddhadharma-based evening exploring how to navigate a changing world with dignity and personal agency. Reflection and mindfulness practice emphasize acting with wisdom and compassion through life’s storms.

A Buddhadharma-based evening exploring how to navigate a changing world with dignity and personal agency. Reflection and mindfulness practice emphasize acting with wisdom and compassion through life’s storms.
A Buddhadharma-based evening exploring how to navigate a changing world with dignity and personal agency. Reflection and mindfulness practice emphasize acting with wisdom and compassion through life’s storms.

Gentle guided sitting and somatic practices for community healers, integrating bodywork and contemplative modalities to support psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers in an intimate group setting.

Gentle guided sitting and somatic practices for community healers, integrating bodywork and contemplative modalities to support psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers in an intimate group setting.
Gentle guided sitting and somatic practices for community healers, integrating bodywork and contemplative modalities to support psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers in an intimate group setting.

Silent contemplative gatherings blending guided sitting and interfaith conversation to learn and share spiritual practices in a quiet retreat setting; drop in friendly for beginners and small group community connection on Sunday mornings.

Silent contemplative gatherings blending guided sitting and interfaith conversation to learn and share spiritual practices in a quiet retreat setting; drop in friendly for beginners and small group community connection on Sunday mornings.
Silent contemplative gatherings blending guided sitting and interfaith conversation to learn and share spiritual practices in a quiet retreat setting; drop in friendly for beginners and small group community connection on Sunday mornings.

Quiet weekday morning silent sits for new and experienced practitioners, with cushions and optional seating provided; shoes-off practice and drop-in arrivals welcome. Sessions operate on a dana basis, donations appreciated.

Quiet weekday morning silent sits for new and experienced practitioners, with cushions and optional seating provided; shoes-off practice and drop-in arrivals welcome. Sessions operate on a dana basis, donations appreciated.
Quiet weekday morning silent sits for new and experienced practitioners, with cushions and optional seating provided; shoes-off practice and drop-in arrivals welcome. Sessions operate on a dana basis, donations appreciated.

Practical walkthrough of online Buddhist resources and apps for sutta study, plus guidance on 'bookstore Buddhism' and supportive Dharma talks; ideal for beginner and experienced practitioners seeking digital tools for daily practice.

Practical walkthrough of online Buddhist resources and apps for sutta study, plus guidance on 'bookstore Buddhism' and supportive Dharma talks; ideal for beginner and experienced practitioners seeking digital tools for daily practice.
Practical walkthrough of online Buddhist resources and apps for sutta study, plus guidance on 'bookstore Buddhism' and supportive Dharma talks; ideal for beginner and experienced practitioners seeking digital tools for daily practice.

Slow, meditative writing sessions that combine guided meditation with reflective journaling to cultivate authentic expression, emotional healing, and creative freedom. Participants write attentively in a quiet small group setting and may optionally share their work.

Slow, meditative writing sessions that combine guided meditation with reflective journaling to cultivate authentic expression, emotional healing, and creative freedom. Participants write attentively in a quiet small group setting and may optionally share their work.
Slow, meditative writing sessions that combine guided meditation with reflective journaling to cultivate authentic expression, emotional healing, and creative freedom. Participants write attentively in a quiet small group setting and may optionally share their work.

Peer led meetings drawing on traditional Buddhist teachings and meditation to support people addressing addictive tendencies; participants study Dharma principles, share practice, and offer compassionate mutual support in a community setting.

Peer led meetings drawing on traditional Buddhist teachings and meditation to support people addressing addictive tendencies; participants study Dharma principles, share practice, and offer compassionate mutual support in a community setting.
Peer led meetings drawing on traditional Buddhist teachings and meditation to support people addressing addictive tendencies; participants study Dharma principles, share practice, and offer compassionate mutual support in a community setting.

Thirty-minute guided sitting followed by a reading and group discussion of a Buddhist text, with a short break in between; accessible to all levels, free to attend and no prior experience required.

Thirty-minute guided sitting followed by a reading and group discussion of a Buddhist text, with a short break in between; accessible to all levels, free to attend and no prior experience required.
Thirty-minute guided sitting followed by a reading and group discussion of a Buddhist text, with a short break in between; accessible to all levels, free to attend and no prior experience required.

Gentle, teacher-led silent sitting interwoven with slow walking meditation, designed for beginners and experienced practitioners alike; a free, in-person, guided session focused on breath-based mindfulness and stable attention.

Gentle, teacher-led silent sitting interwoven with slow walking meditation, designed for beginners and experienced practitioners alike; a free, in-person, guided session focused on breath-based mindfulness and stable attention.
Gentle, teacher-led silent sitting interwoven with slow walking meditation, designed for beginners and experienced practitioners alike; a free, in-person, guided session focused on breath-based mindfulness and stable attention.

Aromatic Tibetan smoke, chanting, and guided meditation form a weekly ritual to cleanse spiritual pollution and cultivate clarity; accessible instruction introduces basic Buddhist theory for beginners to smell, chant, or sit silently.

Aromatic Tibetan smoke, chanting, and guided meditation form a weekly ritual to cleanse spiritual pollution and cultivate clarity; accessible instruction introduces basic Buddhist theory for beginners to smell, chant, or sit silently.
Aromatic Tibetan smoke, chanting, and guided meditation form a weekly ritual to cleanse spiritual pollution and cultivate clarity; accessible instruction introduces basic Buddhist theory for beginners to smell, chant, or sit silently.

Gentle guided meditation and restorative silence tailored for psychotherapists, social workers, bodyworkers, and spiritual healers seeking respite, peer connection, and emotional renewal in a quiet lodge setting.

Gentle guided meditation and restorative silence tailored for psychotherapists, social workers, bodyworkers, and spiritual healers seeking respite, peer connection, and emotional renewal in a quiet lodge setting.
Gentle guided meditation and restorative silence tailored for psychotherapists, social workers, bodyworkers, and spiritual healers seeking respite, peer connection, and emotional renewal in a quiet lodge setting.