In Person + Online: Coming Home to the Dharma: 4 Noble Truths Class Series
Apr
8
to May 6

In Person + Online: Coming Home to the Dharma: 4 Noble Truths Class Series

SOLD OUT. Waitlist closed.

I’m so happy to share that this 5 week Living Dharma class series will take place in person at the InsightLA space on Olympic Blvd in Santa Monica, with an online option to join on zoom.

We are all coming home to the Dharma, coming home to being together in person, and coming home to this larger community we’ve collectively woven together online, in locations all over! I’m grateful to be able offer this class series to all of you once again, or to some of you for the first time. Welcome back and deep welcome to those who may be new.

In the Living Dharma class series, we study the traditional Buddhist teachings from the Insight meditation tradition and learn how to apply them to daily life for greater ease, clarity, and well being. The focus for this class will be how we can apply the Buddha’s teachings to live a more joyful, wakeful, and meaningful life. In learning to turn towards the 4 noble truths the Buddha taught, we will explore ways to transform suffering here and now. The cultivation of clear seeing and wisdom is just as important today as it was thousands of years ago and we can all find creative ways to apply these teachings to our current conditions- for ourselves and the greater collective.

There will be time for longer meditations, instruction, Dharma talks, small group work, reflections and discussion to deepen learning together in community.

If you’d like additional reading for the class you can reference or purchase the book “Dancing with Life” by Phillip Moffitt (not required).

Participants will be strongly encouraged to meditate for at least 30 minutes daily to support the deepening of their understanding. This class is appropriate for those with experience practicing Insight Meditation, working with the Buddha’s teachings, and / or practicing on silent retreat.

Please note, this is a 5 week class series, not a drop-in group. Please sign up with the intention of attending all of the class sessions as each class builds on the last. If you know you will miss more than one class, please choose a different drop in group to leave this class series space open for other students who can commit to the full session as in person space is limited.

Schedule: Mondays 6:30 - 8:00pm PT:

April 8th,

April 15th,

April 22nd,

April 29th,

May 6th

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Spring Insight Drop in Meditation
May
1
7:30 AM07:30

Spring Insight Drop in Meditation

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 7:30am - 8:30am PST // 10:30am- 11:30am EST // 4:30pm - 5:30pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Spring Insight Drop in Meditation
May
8
7:30 AM07:30

Spring Insight Drop in Meditation

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 7:30am - 8:30am PST // 10:30am- 11:30am EST // 4:30pm - 5:30pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Lovingkindness Drop In Meditation
Apr
24
7:30 AM07:30

Lovingkindness Drop In Meditation

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 7:30am - 8:30am PST // 10:30am- 11:30am EST // 4:30pm - 5:30pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Calm Abiding: Spring Insight Drop in Meditation
Apr
17
7:30 AM07:30

Calm Abiding: Spring Insight Drop in Meditation

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 7:30am - 8:30am PST // 10:30am- 11:30am EST // 4:30pm - 5:30pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Spring Insight Drop in Meditation: The Beautiful Breath
Apr
10
7:30 AM07:30

Spring Insight Drop in Meditation: The Beautiful Breath

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 7:30am - 8:30am PST // 10:30am- 11:30am EST // 4:30pm - 5:30pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Eightfold Path Drop in Meditation session: Wise Concentration
Feb
28
8:00 AM08:00

Eightfold Path Drop in Meditation session: Wise Concentration

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Eightfold Path Drop in Meditation session: Wise Mindfulness
Feb
21
8:00 AM08:00

Eightfold Path Drop in Meditation session: Wise Mindfulness

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Eightfold Path Drop in Meditation session: Wise Effort
Feb
14
8:00 AM08:00

Eightfold Path Drop in Meditation session: Wise Effort

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Eightfold Path Drop in Meditation session: Right Livelihood
Feb
7
8:00 AM08:00

Eightfold Path Drop in Meditation session: Right Livelihood

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Eightfold Path Drop in Meditation session: Wise Action
Jan
31
8:00 AM08:00

Eightfold Path Drop in Meditation session: Wise Action

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Eightfold Path Drop in Meditation session: The Power of Wise Speech
Jan
24
8:00 AM08:00

Eightfold Path Drop in Meditation session: The Power of Wise Speech

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Eightfold Path Drop in Meditation session: Wise Intention
Jan
17
8:00 AM08:00

Eightfold Path Drop in Meditation session: Wise Intention

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Eightfold Path Drop in Meditation session: A Clear View
Jan
10
8:00 AM08:00

Eightfold Path Drop in Meditation session: A Clear View

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Winter Drop in Insight Meditation session
Dec
27
8:00 AM08:00

Winter Drop in Insight Meditation session

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Winter Drop in Insight Meditation session
Dec
20
8:00 AM08:00

Winter Drop in Insight Meditation session

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Winter Drop in Insight Meditation session
Dec
13
8:00 AM08:00

Winter Drop in Insight Meditation session

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Winter Drop in Meditation session: Lovingkindness
Dec
6
8:00 AM08:00

Winter Drop in Meditation session: Lovingkindness

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Fall Drop in Insight Meditation session
Nov
15
8:00 AM08:00

Fall Drop in Insight Meditation session

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Fall Drop in Insight Meditation session: Settling The Heart
Nov
8
8:00 AM08:00

Fall Drop in Insight Meditation session: Settling The Heart

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Fall Drop in Insight Meditation session: Tranquility
Nov
1
8:00 AM08:00

Fall Drop in Insight Meditation session: Tranquility

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Fall Drop in Insight Meditation session : Mindfulness of Emotion
Oct
25
8:00 AM08:00

Fall Drop in Insight Meditation session : Mindfulness of Emotion

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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A Conversation with Venerable Dhammananda + Celeste Part 2
Oct
18
6:00 PM18:00

A Conversation with Venerable Dhammananda + Celeste Part 2

Tune in for another conversation with Venerable Dhammananda and Celeste. There was so much interest in the first event that we have added a part two. There will be the opportunity to ask Venerable Dhammananda your own questions about your practice as well. Please join us for this auspicious opportunity to be with a Bhikkuni in the Theravadin Buddhist tradition, joining us all the way from Thailand!

About Venerable Dhammananda:

Venerable Dhammananda Bhikkhuni (pronounced dhamma-nanda pee-ku-ni) is the abbess and spiritual leader of Songdhammakalyani Temple, an all female monastery in Nakon Pathom, Thailand located about one hour’s drive west of Bangkok.

When Dhammananda chose to be ordained there were approximately 300,000 monks in Thailand and no ordained women. She had to go to Sri Lanka to be ordained because Thailand doesn’t allow the ordination of women.

Her novice ordination on February 6, 2001 as the first and only openly ordained Theravadin nun in Thailand sparked a strong public controversy. She was attacked in the media and received hate mail. When asked if she was brave, Dhammananda simply commented that she did not consider herself brave at all, but simply had full faith in the Buddha.

She has dedicated her life to restore the Bhikkhuni Sangha, the female lineage of Theravadin nuns in Thailand. Her vision is admirable. In her words, “I have traversed the globe so that my grandchildren will be proud of their grandmother who cleared the path for them to walk proudly as women.”

View previous sessions with other teachers and Venerable Dhammananda here

Please register in advance for this session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the zoom event.

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Fall Drop in Insight Meditation session: Cultivating Compassion
Oct
18
8:00 AM08:00

Fall Drop in Insight Meditation session: Cultivating Compassion

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Fall Drop in Insight Meditation session
Oct
11
8:00 AM08:00

Fall Drop in Insight Meditation session

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Fall Drop in Insight Meditation session: Being with Uncertainty
Sep
27
8:00 AM08:00

Fall Drop in Insight Meditation session: Being with Uncertainty

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Fall Drop in Insight Meditation session: Resting in Stillness
Sep
20
8:00 AM08:00

Fall Drop in Insight Meditation session: Resting in Stillness

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Drop in Insight Meditation - June Series
Jun
28
8:00 AM08:00

Drop in Insight Meditation - June Series

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Feel free to drop in for just one session or join weekly.

Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Revealing The Heart's True Nature: Resting in Metta for Sangha Live
Jun
25
11:00 AM11:00

Revealing The Heart's True Nature: Resting in Metta for Sangha Live

Registration is now open for this donation based event for Sangha Live. Join with other participants worldwide for a Dharma teaching and meditation, and Q + R with Celeste.

"Revealing The Heart's True Nature: Resting in Metta"

In this session we will explore the Brahma Viharas- the boundless qualities of heart the Buddha taught. The more we practice, the more these qualities are revealed and express naturally through our being. They nourish not only us, but also, eventually all those we come in contact with. Join us as we reveal the heart’s true nature together!

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Drop in Insight Meditation - June Series
Jun
21
8:00 AM08:00

Drop in Insight Meditation - June Series

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Feel free to drop in for just one session or join weekly.

Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Drop in Insight Meditation - June Series
Jun
14
8:00 AM08:00

Drop in Insight Meditation - June Series

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Feel free to drop in for just one session or join weekly.

Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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Drop in Insight Meditation - June Series
Jun
7
8:00 AM08:00

Drop in Insight Meditation - June Series

Join us for a drop in meditation. There will be some time for a short talk on the theme as well. Stay for just the meditation and talk or join for the whole hour which includes a short time for community connection and discussion afterwards. 

Welcoming all hearts, bodies, and minds. Joining with others deepens and sustains our practice. I look forward to being in community with all of you soon!

Time: 8am - 9am PST // 11am- 12pm EST // 5pm - 6pm CET Please note, you must register for each week separately. Feel free to drop in for just one session or join weekly.

Registration + Payment- PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 2 STEPS TO BE FULLY REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT. See below for instructions.

Step 1: Please submit your donation via the Venmo button (local students- last 4 digits of phone 6460) OR PayPal button (international students) below. Suggested donation: $10 - $20

Step 2: Click the register button (found below on this page) to register for the session and receive the zoom link. Once you click the “register” button, you will be sent an email with the correct zoom link for the session.

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A Conversation with Venerable Dhammananda + Celeste
May
31
6:00 PM18:00

A Conversation with Venerable Dhammananda + Celeste

Tune in for a conversation with Venerable Dhammananda and Celeste, sponsored by Casual Buddhism. There will also be the opportunity to ask Venerable Dhammananda your own questions about your practice. Please join us for this auspicious opportunity to be with a Bhikkuni in the Theravadin Buddhist tradition.

About Venerable Dhammananda:

Venerable Dhammananda Bhikkhuni (pronounced dhamma-nanda pee-ku-ni) is the abbess and spiritual leader of Songdhammakalyani Temple, an all female monastery in Nakon Pathom, Thailand located about one hour’s drive west of Bangkok.

When Dhammananda chose to be ordained there were approximately 300,000 monks in Thailand and no ordained women. She had to go to Sri Lanka to be ordained because Thailand doesn’t allow the ordination of women.

Her novice ordination on February 6, 2001 as the first and only openly ordained Theravadin nun in Thailand sparked a strong public controversy. She was attacked in the media and received hate mail. When asked if she was brave, Dhammananda simply commented that she did not consider herself brave at all, but simply had full faith in the Buddha.

She has dedicated her life to restore the Bhikkhuni Sangha, the female lineage of Theravadin nuns in Thailand. Her vision is admirable. In her words, “I have traversed the globe so that my grandchildren will be proud of their grandmother who cleared the path for them to walk proudly as women.”

View previous sessions with other teachers and Venerable Dhammananda here

Please register in advance for this session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the zoom event.

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