His Holiness the Dalai Lama has said, “Don’t try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are.” In this series, learn how Buddhist concepts and meditation techniques can improve your life. Whether you are simply interested in gaining more wisdom in your own life path or are an experienced Buddhist meditator, […]
En su esencia, la meditación es un ejercicio mental con el que, a través de la atención, concentración y/o reflexión, entrenamos nuestra mente para llevarla a un estado de paz, calma y serenidad interior. Existen muchos tipos de meditación que van desde aquellos relacionados con prácticas religiosas hasta los que no requieren que las personas […]
Drop in any time to this discussion group centered on the cultivation and practice of generosity, patience, ethics, skillful means, concentration, and wisdom. Participants in this discussion will explore how to cultivate good qualities that help us deal with stressful times and lead us to a deeper form of happiness and well being. We will […]
Practicing Metta meditation improves a person’s mind state and has lasting and profound emotional, physical, and spiritual benefits. Through scientific research, Metta meditation, or loving-kindness, has been shown to decrease migraines, chronic pain, and symptoms of depression and PTSD. It increases compassion and feelings of empathy, as well as decreases criticism of self and others. […]
A Domo Geshe Rinpoche event! Buddhism offers a fascinating perspective on how we categorize people. What if friends, enemies, even strangers, weren't fixed labels? Explore Buddhist philosophy such as the practice of equanimity - treating everyone with kindness, regardless of their role in your life. Could this open the door to unexpected connections and a […]
Prairie UU Church, 2010 Whenona Dr, Madison, WI 53711 A Domo Geshe Rinpoche event! Feeling the world growing more divided? Wondering how to cultivate inner peace in the face of it all? Many of us experience anger and fear in response to the world's divisiveness. Buddhism offers a powerful tool to navigate these emotions through […]
A Domo Geshe Rinpoche event! The next step after addressing the divisiveness in our communities is to introduce harmony into the communities. We now turn our attention inwards to cultivate skills and perspectives that empower us to bring the much-needed harmony into our environments. What are these qualities ? How do we transform ourselves with […]
En su esencia, la meditación es un ejercicio mental con el que, a través de la atención, concentración y/o reflexión, entrenamos nuestra mente para llevarla a un estado de paz, calma y serenidad interior. Existen muchos tipos de meditación que van desde aquellos relacionados con prácticas religiosas hasta los que no requieren que las personas […]
Meeting online via Zoom; See below for link. Conscious Communication is a process that can help you to express yourself fully in ways that are easily heard by the people you would like to connect with. Conscious Communication involves the intention to use our power with -- as opposed to over or against -- one […]
Practicing Metta meditation improves a person’s mind state and has lasting and profound emotional, physical, and spiritual benefits. Through scientific research, Metta meditation, or loving-kindness, has been shown to decrease migraines, chronic pain, and symptoms of depression and PTSD. It increases compassion and feelings of empathy, as well as decreases criticism of self and others. […]
