What is the relevance of Buddhist teachings for the world of today, for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike? What does it mean to be on a spiritual path in general – and a Buddhist one specifically? To be on the road to freedom, as Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche puts it? Or, as philosophers like Socrates would say, trying to find truth, beauty and goodness in life?
Sangha member Beth Patterson reflects on our grief experiences as we embark on our new post-pandemic lives. She suggests that this phase of grief involves creating a balance between remembering our losses and living a full and meaningful life.
Taught by Acharya Lhakpa Tshering, a Buddhist monk, scholar, and meditation master, this course gives you a practical introduction to the skills needed to confidently practice meditation in your own life and on your own time. Topics include how to sit for a meditation session, overcome common obstacles like forgetfulness, dullness, and so on, and different techniques for calming the mind.
During this program offered by Nalandabodhi International, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and other Nalandabodhi teachers will provide us with inspired guidance and practical tools of contemplation, mindfulness, and insight to explore these questions and deepen our appreciation, joy, and resilience in ways that we can share throughout our day-to-day lives.
In the Mahayana teachings, we look at the possibility of limitless compassion and bodhichitta, the boundless intention to help all sentient beings. This course, offered via Zoom on Mondays, begins May 10 and continues through June 21.
This four-part series is based on Mitra Karl Brunnhölz’s book, A Lullaby to Awaken the Heart, on the prayer’s meaning and symbolism. In times of great disruption it’s easy to slip into destructive habits – fear, denial, confusion, negativity or a sense of righteousness. This prayer of Samantabhadra provides an antidote.
