The Heart Sutra is the most recited, copied, and studied text in all schools of Mahayana Buddhism. It reviews the foundations of Buddhist philosophy while revealing the profound Perfection of Wisdom: the doctrine of emptiness. In this class series, we will study the Sutra in Sanskrit, discuss the key philosophical points of Buddhism, and reveal […]
The Heart Sutra is the most recited, copied, and studied text in all schools of Mahayana Buddhism. It reviews the foundations of Buddhist philosophy while revealing the profound Perfection of Wisdom: the doctrine of emptiness. In this class series, we will study the Sutra in Sanskrit, discuss the key philosophical points of Buddhism, and reveal […]
The Heart Sutra is the most recited, copied, and studied text in all schools of Mahayana Buddhism. It reviews the foundations of Buddhist philosophy while revealing the profound Perfection of Wisdom: the doctrine of emptiness. In this class series, we will study the Sutra in Sanskrit, discuss the key philosophical points of Buddhism, and reveal […]
The Heart Sutra is the most recited, copied, and studied text in all schools of Mahayana Buddhism. It reviews the foundations of Buddhist philosophy while revealing the profound Perfection of Wisdom: the doctrine of emptiness. In this class series, we will study the Sutra in Sanskrit, discuss the key philosophical points of Buddhism, and reveal […]
Karma: all of our actions and thoughts have inevitable results, both positive and negative, for better or for worse. Navigating our lives—and future rebirths—depends on understanding causality: how karma works. Understanding karma is crucial to reaching our goals, both material and spiritual. In this six-week course, we will examine what Buddhism teaches us about how […]
The Six Perfections are a practice that can help us benefit others, ourselves, and is an integral part of the path to enlightenment. The Six Perfections are a guide for Buddhist practice and virtues to be cultivated to bring one to enlightenment. The Six Perfections describe the true nature of an enlightened being, which, in Mahayana practice, is to […]
With Seona Gwon When: Sep 29, 2021 – Nov 17, 2021 (Every Wednesday for 8 weeks) 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Where: Online Zoom THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL 2022. PLEASE CHECK BACK! Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) is a multi-week personal and professional development course designed at Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and […]
Want to pursue a spiritual practice and don’t know where to start? Have you been studying Buddhism for a while and want to discover where to go next? Tibetan Buddhism offers a complete path to enlightenment, starting with the basics. Join Jay Nair as he resumes the Dharma Essentials courses with a beginners look at […]
The term 'karma' is used a lot in our society, but how does karma really work? Join Jay Nair as he continues the Dharma Essentials courses with an explanation of karma. Tuesdays, November 7th – 28th 6:30pm-8:30pm Hybrid options for attending: You can attend in person: 2791 24th Street, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818 (parking […]
Sunil Joseph leads transformative groups in California prisons, aiding incarcerated individuals to diminish their reactivity by employing mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices. Join Sunil to discover how these powerful tools can be leveraged to help us live in greater harmony with our moral and ethical values. Explore the profound impact that mindfulness and emotional intelligence […]