Class Series
Spirit Rock offers weekly and monthly online class series to integrate practice and study into the flow of your life. Series can be a beautiful way to connect with others in the Spirit Rock community, building saṅgha as you study and practice together.
Classes address a wide range of topics, from the study of Buddhist texts to applications of the Dharma to social action, psychology, and professional development. Many series offer Continuing Education Credits. Series are an accessible way to deepen your understanding of the Buddha’s teachings, prepare you for the immersive experience of a Retreat or Dharma Training Program, or help to sustain the momentum of practice between retreats.
Upcoming Class Series
Class Series | Online | Dharma Institute
March 28 - April 25, 2025 | 5 Fridays | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Anxiety: It's Not All in Your Mind
10 CE Credits. The body senses before the mind cognizes, so discovering aspects of anxiety in the body is just as important as investigating thoughts in the mind. When it comes to anxiety, thinking exacerbates it, whereas sensing it in the body can calm our thoughts by clearing the body of contraction. Using skillful means, together we will create a more open, calm frame of mind which will expand our capacity to examine the thoughts and beliefs that are often behind our anxiety.
Jill Satterfield
Class Series | Online
May 8 - May 22, 2025 | 3 Thursdays | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Honoring Our Teachers: Sylvia Boorstein and Sharon Salzberg in Conversation
Join teachers and life-long spiritual friends Sylvia Boorstein and Sharon Salzberg for a discussion series exploring the past and present of Dharma teaching in the West. Sylvia and Sharon will share treasured stories and moments from their Dharma paths, honoring the teachers and teachings that have touched their hearts and shaped their practice. Come celebrate the diverse teachings and techniques that have informed our Insight Meditation lineage, and the teachers and spiritual friends with whom we travel on the path to liberation.
Class Series | Online
July 11 - August 8, 2025 | Friday - Friday | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Wisdom and Wonder: A Journey Through Buddhist Jātaka Tales
Embark on a five-week exploration of Buddhist Jataka tales, discovering ancient wisdom through stories of the Buddha’s past lives. Each week, delve into captivating tales of compassion, courage, and sacrifice, uncovering moral lessons that still resonate today. Join this class series to experience the transformative power of these timeless stories and enrich your own journey with their profound teachings. We will explore different tales than previous iterations of this class series.
Dawn Mauricio
Learn to your heart's content
Stream our curated collection of guided meditations and Dharma talks, read articles by our diverse teachers, take self-paced courses, and more.
