Coming up at The Buddhist Center 

Monday, December 23, 2024

On Monday we won't be gathering in honor of the holidays. We'll also be closed on next Monday, the 30th.

Last week's discussion recording

Finding Freedom: A Weekend Retreat on the Seven Points of Mind Training with Tim - Madison, WI – Dec. 31- Jan. 2. In-Person and Livestreamed – For those of you who may have missed our October “7 Points” retreat, or if you would like to review it, Tim will be leading this retreat again over the New Year in Madison. Learn more here.

2025 Meditation Challenge starts January 6th! This is a great way to enhance your meditation practice or give it a kick start by joining others in our Sangha who also want to make a deeper commitment to meditation practice. Practicing as a shared commitment, even at a distance, is a powerful way to develop enthusiasm and consistency in your meditation practice. Join in!

Anytime, Anywhere Meditation Course - Weekly for six sessions Thursdays from 5:30 - 7:00 PM MT beginning January 9th, 2025. This is a Tergar sanctioned meditation course with our own Kelly Turnbull. Learn more here.

I rest in the natural state of being.

Appearances of six senses flow unobstructed.

Peace and joy permeates without seeking.

Life is just a continuous celebration.

Ringu Tulku

Contemplation of the Week - Creating the World

As we move into this holiday season and as you go about your day, bring to mind just how completely connected we are to everyone around us. In fact, everything about our lives and our very existence is made possible only through the kindness, care and hard work of others. As you go about your day, celebrate this fact and take delight in the joy that others are experiencing. Taking delight in another’s happiness opens our eyes to the truth of our life, lifts us up and renews our deep appreciation for our life and the lives around us.