Insight, Wisdom, and The Path
Sundays, April 16th - July 30th, 2023
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Classes meet virtually on Zoom
This course is based upon the book, The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma by Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche studying the core teachings of Buddhism. We explore the four noble truths, karma, meditation practice, refuge vows, ego and egolessness, and the practice of meditation. This semester will focus on insight, wisdom, and the path.
Embracing this Present Life
Sundays, September 11 – December 18, 2022
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Meets in person at the Aligned Center
Please join us on Sunday mornings for a community gathering involving meditation practice, readings, and discussion. The theme of this season of Open House is Embracing this Present Life, inspired by the book Wisdom of No Escape by Pema Chodron, published by Shambhala Publications.
Drop-ins welcome
The Path of Individual Liberation
Sundays, September 11 – December 18, 2022
Class starts at 12:30 PM ET
Meets in person & virtually on Zoom weekly.
Please join us on The Path of Individual Liberation, a year-long course based upon the teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche exploring the foundation of the Buddhist spiritual path with an emphasis on personal development through meditation and study. This first semester will focus on the reality of suffering, the nature of mind, ego, and the possibility of liberation through a meaningful commitment to meditation practice and study.
Virtual drop-ins welcome
Sunday Introductory Course: Things Have Fallen Apart!
12 classes from Sept. 27 through Dec. 20, 2020 (12:30 - 2:30PM ET)
This meditation course will be based on the book, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice For Difficult Times, by Pema Chodron.
For those just beginning to explore the path of meditation and as well as all of those who are mature enough on that path to know that the most basic teachings are also the most profound and helpful to return to over and over again
Led by Jane Kolleeny and Charles Olson
Drop-ins welcome
Intermediate Book Course: The Path of Individual Liberation, Semester 1
Sundays, September 20 through December 20, 2020, omitting Nov. 29
(12:30 - 2:30PM ET)
A thorough exploration of the vast Buddhist teachings presented by Chogyam Trungpa, focusing on The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma, Volume One. Led by Gene Bobker and Andrea Sherman.