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
January 4 - May 3, 2025 | Times variable - see details.
Awareness & Interconnection: Community as a Sanctuary
In these troubling times, what matters most to you in life? The heart of Dharma practice is connecting in community through shared values. In this retreat, we will explore the fundamental values that form the basis of an awakened life: generosity, honoring life, connection and intimacy, respectful truth, and maintaining a clear heart-mind. Join us in this connection-based practice intensive to enact and refine our values in order to know them as foundational supports, creating sanctuary for one and all.
Rev. Liên Shutt
Class Series | Online | Dharma Institute
January 9 - February 6, 2025 | Thursday - Thursday | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Men in the Dharma: Healing, Power, and Liberation
As the world around us changes rapidly, from climate to culture, the roles we fill as men in our family structures, workplaces, and relationships are also changing. In these classes, we will learn meditation and mindfulness-based approaches to working with our minds and hearts, learn from each other in council, and feel the support of brothers on the path of liberation. We will share a mix of silent practice, relational mindfulness practices, and community connection. All self-identified men are welcome.
Class Series | Online | Dharma Institute
January 30 - February 27, 2025 | Thursday - Thursday | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Finding the Middle Way: The Life & Teachings of the Buddha
Embark on a journey through the life of the Buddha as depicted in the Pāli Canon. Together, we’ll delve into the key events that shaped his path, exploring the profound wisdom embedded in the story of this extraordinary teacher. This class will weave meditations from the foundational discourse on mindfulness, the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, with reading, discussion, and reflection. Both new and experienced practitioners are welcome, and no prior knowledge of Buddhism or meditation is required.
Gullu Singh
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.
