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
Class Series | On-Land | Dharma Institute
September 13 - October 18, 2024 | 6 Fridays | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mindfulness-Based Nature Connection Course: Enhancing Well-Being through Integrative Meditation Practices
10 CE Credits. In this class series, participants will explore accessible and powerful meditation practices while immersed in the beauty of nature. Each week, we will take our meditation practice outside as a way to deepen our awareness of the natural world and cultivate a natural, mindful attention that can help open our hearts to delight, wisdom, and awe. Along with meditation practice, our time together will also include short talks on various mindfulness-in-nature themes as well as time for discussion and inquiry.
Mark Coleman
October, 2024
Class Series | Online | Dharma Institute
October 23 - November 20, 2024 | 5 Wednesdays | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Art of Self-Compassion with Chronic Pain
8 CE Credits. Loving a hurting body is not easy. When things are rough, kindness and compassion can soften that experience. For many of us, however, being compassionate to ourselves is challenging, especially when we struggle with chronic pain. Throughout this series you will learn how to use the tools of self-compassion to help your brain and nervous system counterbalance their autopilot modes around pain. Together, we’ll explore the latest research on pain and self-compassion and combine it with ancient wisdom and compassion teachings.
Christiane Wolf
Class Series | Online | Dharma Institute
October 24 - November 21, 2024 | 5 Thursdays | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wisdom and Wonder: A Journey Through Buddhist Jātaka Tales
Embark on a five-week exploration of Buddhist Jātaka tales, where ancient wisdom meets timeless storytelling. Journey into the previous lives of the Buddha through tales of wisdom, compassion, courage, and sacrifice. Each week, we will delve into these profound narratives to uncover lessons that continue to resonate today. Join this class series to experience the wonder and transformative power of these enduring stories, and learn how their teachings can inspire and enrich your own journey.
Dawn Mauricio
November, 2024
Class Series | Online | Dharma Institute
November 7 - November 21, 2024 | 3 Thursdays | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Big Three: Greed, Hatred, and Delusion
In the Buddhist worldview, greed, hatred and delusion are considered the root causes of all suffering. How do these show up in unique ways in your life today? How can you disrupt the pain they cause? Join us in re-examining our relationship to the roots of suffering and strengthening our practices for dissolving them.
Rhonda Varette Magee
Class Series | Online | Dharma Institute
November 12 - December 3, 2024 | 4 Tuesdays | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Four Buddhist Heart Practices
As a complement to Insight (mindfulness) Meditation practice, The Four Buddhist Heart Practices (Brahmavihāras) is a 4-week online course designed to open the heart. The brahmavihāras—lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity—are all about our connection with ourselves, others, and the world. This course offers formal meditation instructions and talks on applying these practices in our lives. Together we will learn the different ways the heart can open to ourselves, those close to us, those we have difficulty with, and all beings.
James Baraz