Name: Online: Introduction to the Jhanas
Start: 2024-08-10T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-08-10T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Online through Zoom

May 2024

Canceled: Celebrating and Embodying Mahapajapati

with Wildecy de Fátima Jury

Friday, May 10th, 2024, 6:30pm - 9:00pm ET
Saturday, May 11th, 2024, 1:00pm - 5:30pm ET

Mahapajapati, the Buddha’s aunt who raised him, is as a symbol of wisdom, care, nurturing, and leadership—an embodiment of caregivers, mothers, heroes, and leaders alike. Despite her significant role as a great Bodhisattva, her story remains untold and underappreciated in many discussions even today. During this two-day program, we will delve deeper into the life of Mahapajapati, drawing connections to our modern-day experiences. Find out more

June 2024

In-Person and Online: That’s Life! Navigating Major Life Changes with Confidence and Clarity

with Brian Simmons

Saturday, June 1st, 2024 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

It's natural to fear change -- but it is possible transform those fears into courage and ease. This daylong program will provide you with effective skills to reframe and navigate the emotional challenges of major life changes and transitions with a sense of equanimity and purpose. Find out more

In-Person: Mindfulness and Mindful Writing

with Tracy Cochran

Saturday, June 8th, 2024 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm ET

This workshop will combine mindfulness meditation with mindful writing prompts to awaken sense memories and images. Inspired by ancient Buddhist teachings and other inspiring poems, quotes, and stories, we will practice remembering our own stories of wisdom and compassion. We will share our writing--or not--in a relaxed, nonjudgmental atmosphere. Find out more

In-Person: Beginner’s Meditation Workshop

with Lani Miller

Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 from 10:00am - 1:00pm ET

Have you been wanting to learn how to meditate? Or perhaps looking for a way to refresh or renew your existing practice? Find out more

Online: The Thinking that Stills Thinking

with Bodhipaksa

Saturday, June 29th, 2024 from 9:30am - 1:00pm ET

Our deepest meditations are often guided ones. It helps to have someone on hand to interrupt our mind-wandering and to bring us back gently, over and over, into the present moment. A skilled guide can also introduce us to new skills or remind us to tap into skills we know but have forgotten to employ. Find out more

August 2024

Online: Introduction to the Jhanas

with Leigh Brasington

Saturday, August 10th, 2024 from 10:00am - 4:00pm ET

The jhanas are eight progressive altered states of consciousness that can be identified with the aspect of the Buddha's Eightfold Path called Right Concentration. Training in concentration leads to these states, each of which yields a deeper and subtler state of awareness than the previous one. The jhanas are not in themselves awakening, but they are a skillful means for stilling the mind in a way that leads in that direction. Find out more

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