The Saturday series of meditation courses at Nalanda West (and on Zoom) continues in May with a focus on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. Taught by Buddhist monks for over 2000 years, it is the practice of meditating on the body, feelings, mind and phenomena – the four foundations of our daily experience.
This class, which begins Feb. 25, is the second in a six-course series devoted to the Mahayana path. These teachings expand our desire for happiness to include the happiness of others. They introduce us to the possibility of transforming even our most negative emotions into positive states of mind. By working with emotions and exploring the illusory nature of all phenomena, we are able to develop a heart of genuine compassion.
This three-part series, live-streamed in February from Boulder, introduces the history and diversity of Vajrayana technologies in India and Tibet, defining what ritual is, exploring what ritual does, why it is practiced, and how it accomplishes its objectives –– even today.
The Saturday series of meditation courses at Nalanda West (and on Zoom) continues in March with a focus on Vipashyana practice. Meditation offers an opportunity to examine how our mind works, to free us from painful habits that lead to struggle and confusion. We can discover the fundamental openness and ease of our mind, to bring kindness and compassion into our daily lives.
This online Saturday morning course is the first in a series building on the foundation of Hinayana philosophy. It expands our concern for our own happiness to include that of others. By working with emotions and exploring the illusory nature of all phenomena, we can develop a heart of genuine compassion. Mahayana also introduces the idea of buddha nature. This course runs Jan. 7 through Feb. 18.
The winter solstice is a heightened energetic time of change – a special opportunity to connect with the dharma. On Dec. 21, Sandra Roscoe will take us on an online tour of teachings by buddhist teachers on the power of aspiration prayers, ending with a contemplation to consider one’s own aspirations for the coming months.
