The Perfection of Patience

Patience, or forbearance, is taught as one of the six perfections, the six main practices of a bodhisattva (a being who is dedicated to attaining full enlightenment for the sake of all living beings). In the well-known text, The Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, the 8th Century Indian master Shantideva devotes the longest chapter to the practice of patience because of its importance. But what does this patience involve? Why is it so emphasized on the spiritual path? Join us for an exploration of the perfection of patience, which is needed so desperately now in our increasingly divisive age.

The Pitfalls of Pride

Examining pride, confidence and humility through a Buddhist lens.

Is pride a quality to be cultivated, or avoided? Are there any benefits to feeling pride? How does pride relate to the qualities of confidence and humility? What did the Buddha say, and how do the Buddhist teachings intersect with modern psychological research?

Join us for this exploration of the various flavors of pride, confidence, humility, and self-esteem, and which are to be cultivated on the spiritual path, and how to achieve the appropriate balance.

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Living with Awareness: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Mindfulness practice has become increasingly popular in recent years, and is being taught not only to Buddhist practitioners in meditation retreats but in every context, from maximum-security prisons to Silicon Valley boardrooms. But what did the Buddha teach about mindfulness, and why is this practice such a fundamental aspect of the path leading to awareness and awakening?

The Four Foundations of Mindfulness, mindfulness of the body, the feelings, mind, and phenomena, was taught by the Buddha as a way to gain insight into the nature of reality. Join us for an exploration of this powerful foundational practice, and taste these insights for yourself!