FEBRUARY 5th, 8th, 12th - “Regard all dharmas as dreams” is an enigmatic and powerful teaching that launches the student into this unique way to train the mind to see the world the way it really is, rather than the way it appears.  Each of the remaining 57 mind training slogans point to many practical and profound ways that we can bring our lives to the cushion and the cushion to our lives.   It is one of two major texts on the Mahayana Path to come down to us from the early middle ages that is still widely studied throughout Buddhist communities (the other text is Shantideva’s Way of the Bodhisattva).  Read More

FEBRUARY 9th, 7PM - The Merit Exchange is sponsoring a conversation led by Shastri Marita McLaughlin to explore the meaning of service, and to honor former President of the Czech Republic, Vaclav Haval’s example of warriorship. Often times, politics fuels our call to social action to make a difference by volunteering to help others. Mr. Haval is a fine example of bravery in action, as he courageously led his country beyond totalitarian rule.
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FEBRUARY 22nd - Shambhala Day marks the beginning of the New Year, and represents one of the most important traditions of Shambhala Buddhism.  It is a time for us to express the wealth and richness of our spiritual and cultural heritage through feasting, conviviality, elegance and pomp. As is customary, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche addresses the worldwide Shambhala community on Shambhala Day Read More

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