Calendar
September, 2024
Class Series | Online | Dharma Institute
September 5 - October 3, 2024 | 5 Thursdays | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Compassion & Equity: The Buddha's Approach to Social & Political Life
In this 5-week class, part of our ongoing Refuge of Dhamma study series, we look at teachings from the Pāli Canon that reveal the insightful and still valuable approach the Buddha took to issues like caste, commerce, inequality, militarism, and the web of relationships and hierarchy that defines our place in the social order. We will explore how to bring our practices of intention, ethics, and mindful action into engagement with the world, with compassion and wisdom as our guide.
Sean Oakes
Training | Online | Dharma Institute
September 2024 - April 2025 | Times variable - see details.
Living Dharma Program
Experience the profound wisdom of the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path in this online program for devoted practitioners. Together we will explore the teachings of sīla, samādhi, and pañña (ethics, meditation, and wisdom) as we consider how to cultivate mindfulness, kindness, and balance in the midst of today’s pressing challenges—from social inequity to the climate crisis. Join us in cultivating a vibrant learning community where we will study, meditate, and share insights, applying these ancient teachings to our contemporary lives.
Retreat | Online
Saturday, September 21 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Choosing Aliveness: Cultivating Hope, Energy, and Liberation
When our heart is torn apart by personal traumas, our pain might be magnified by a collective suffering caused by political unrest, climate crisis, and/or racial and social injustices. We may attempt to manage our unknown future with doomsday scrolling or addictive behaviors, but these behaviors are usually ineffective and leave us feeling paralyzed, stuck, and hopeless. The Buddha’s Medicine of Dharma encourages us to live in the sacred now, finding hope amidst uncertainty.
Pawan Bareja
Drop-in | Online
Sunday, September 22 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
BIPOC Voices: Weekly Sunday Saṅgha
Open to all self-identified BIPOC.
The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Saṅgha is a weekly gathering of self-identified BIPOC practitioners that provides a safe place to meditate and explore the Dharma in light of our experiences. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome.
Louije Kim
Drop-in | Online
Monday, September 23 | 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Monday Night Meditation & Talk
For over 35 years, the Monday Night sitting group at Spirit Rock has been a welcoming refuge to gather, hear the teachings of the Buddha, and practice Insight Meditation together as a community. The program includes a 30-40 min guided meditation, a short break, and a Dharma talk.
Louije Kim
Drop-in | Online
Wednesday, September 25 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk
Our Wednesday Morning Meditation & Talk is led by Sylvia Boorstein, Donald Rothberg, Heidi Bourne, or other guest teachers. This group welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners to explore the Dharma.
Sylvia Boorstein