Rinpoche takes part May 5 in a series of talks on Psychedelics & the Contemplative Path. Can “plant teachers” point out the true nature of mind and reality? Or are these moments that only appear profound under the influence of a drug?
We once again are offering in-person Sunday meditations at Nalanda West, from 10:30 a.m. to noon followed by a potluck social gathering in the dining room. Our next monthly Sangha Day Meeting will happen on June 26, please join us!
Does success in our daily lives translate into sustainable happiness? We think that success offers us more resources, more status and thus more opportunities for enjoyment. But often the striving that precedes success can blind us to more lasting causes of happiness: knowing oneself, being emotionally resilient and knowing what’s truly important in our heart of hearts.
Our Feb. 2 celebration of Losar, the year of the water tiger, began with a morning practice followed by an open house at Nalanda West. In the relaxed atmosphere of the community room, members gathered to enjoy snacks and the company of their sangha buddies. We hope to continue to schedule social gatherings throughout the spring and summer, so we can all reconnect with one another.
Buddhist Visual Literacy uses classic teachings on perception and conception to unlock the power of Buddhist iconography, and teaches us how to apply it to connect with the Buddhist path. This nine-part Thursday series delves into questions about the great bodhisattvas: Who, what, when, and why are they? Stephanie Johnston, a senior student of Ponlop Rinpoche and a teacher at the Nitartha Institute, will explore these questions in detail.
This three-evening series on the dakini principle is designed to inspire fearlessness – to invite play within space and to ignite compassion. Part lecture and part interactive exploration, Mitra Lee offers an opportunity to become better acquainted with some famous dakinis while investigating and celebrating the energies of these sky-goers that enliven and surround us.
