Most of us think of life and death as separate, but the Six Bardos—a traditional Tibetan Buddhist way of describing the experience of all transitions—including death—maps these as a single, continuous arc.  In this class, we’ll take a clear, easy-to-follow look at all six transitional states and explore how each stage helps us understand the ongoing unfolding of both life and death.

In this beginner-friendly class, we’ll explore the Vajrayana—otherwise known as Tibetan Buddhism. Bring your questions, curiosity, and even your skepticism as we explore one of the world’s many paths to waking up to the precious opportunities of being human.

Dana means generosity, in all its forms. Generosity is a practice and quality cultivated in the Dharma from day one up to the highest levels because it cuts the craving and delusion that lead to suffering. Join us on March 5 and March 19 to explore and reflect on the practice of generosity.

This four evening series will explore traditional contemplations and explore ways we can adapt them to their own lives. This series is suitable for all levels of practitioners, from total beginners to lifelong meditators.

The three basic meditation methods in the Kagyu tradition are calm abiding (shamatha), clear seeing (vipashyana), and their fruition the Great Seal (mahamudra). This four evening series will introduce the basic techniques and encourage a daily practice.

The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicaryavatara) is a unique, epic poem on the bodhisattva path of compassion and wisdom. This four evening series will explore boidhisattva poetry through chanting, meditation, and discussion.