The Mahayana teachings introduce us to the possibility of transforming even the most negative emotions into positive states of mind. 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 — the understanding that our hearts and minds are, from the beginning, the same as the Buddha’s.
Please join us for a new ongoing series, Introduction to Buddhism on Wednesday evenings in 2025 from 6:00–7:00p onsite at Nalanda West. Each class will
How does one become a Buddhist What does it mean to “take refuge” in the Three Jewels: the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha? What are we taking refuge from? Are we ready to choose to be a refugee? To discuss these questions, Acharya Tashi will lead a series of classes leading up to a Refuge Vow ceremony held during the last class.
This is the 10th anniversary of Nalandbodhi’s annual Winter Retreat, and we hope you will join us onsite at Nalanda West or online via Zoom as we close out 2024, pausing our busy lives to connect with the sunlight that melts the ice of our suffering, deepen ways to relax into renewal on a daily basis, and release our frozen fixations into the infinite and always loving expanse of space.
It can be easy for me to fall into self-pity. I find myself clinging to a solid sense of self when I experience physical or emotional pain. But when I apply what I have learned in my longtime Buddhist practice, I can let go of my self-clinging and self-pity, and I can experience compassion for all suffering beings, including myself.
In this eight week series of teachings, Acharya Tashi Wangchuck will finish teaching The King of Aspiration Prayers. The prayer itself is rich in imagery and symbolism that, once explained, can deepen our appreciation and understanding of the verses.
Sundays, January 5–February 23, 2025
10:00a–12:00p
