Programs
Women in Buddhism with Acharya Holly Gayley
August 30th—December 6th
This series on the stories of Women in Buddhism will explore issues of patriarchy, agency, and resilience. Continue »
Profound Treasury: The Path of Individual Liberation Monthly Book Group
with Ellen Rook
September 17th—June 10th (2019)
Monthly Book Group on basic Buddhism: the first volume of The Profound Treasury, The Path of Individual Liberation, presents the Hinayana, the core Buddhist teachings on the practice of meditation, the reality of suffering, and the possibility of liberati Continue »
Albany QSangha ~ LGBTQI
October 24th—December 26th
From Pride to eventual enlightenment, join us for meditation practice, community building, with Dharma study monthly on 4th Wednesday. Continue »
Contentment in Everyday Life
with Elissa Kane
November 20th—December 18th - Date postponed or cancelled
Contentment in Everyday Life Continue »
Monthly Sing: Joining Mindfulness and Song
with Damian Ubriaco
November 29th
Mindfulness brings us into the fullness of the moment. Singing infuses our being with vibrant energy. Imagine the possibilities when we bring these two activities together! Continue »
The Birth of the Warrior: Shambhala Training Level II
December 7th—December 8th
Birth of the Warrior emphasizes how our habitual fear and anxiety can lose its power when confronted directly, in an atmosphere of gentleness. Continue »
Ellen Rook Celebration
December 13th
Join us for our celebration of Ellen Rook's retirement from her Shastri duties and all her efforts in creating an enlightened society. Continue »
The Basic Goodness of Being Human: Who Am I?
with Ellen Rook
January 8th—February 12th (2019)
This course asks the question “Who am I?” and explores the sense of self. It includes teachings on basic goodness, selflessness, the arising of ego and cocoon, buddha nature, and the confidence of warriorship. Continue »
Sit, Walk, Write: Half-Day Contemplative Writing Retreat
with Ellen Rook
January 19th (2019)
Inspired by Natalia Goldberg's 'The True Secret of Writing: Connecting Life with Language,' join us for a morning meditation, movement and writing retreat. All welcome, Instruction will be provided. Continue »
The Sacred Path: Perky
January 25th—January 27th (2019)
Perky focuses on cultivating sharp, vibrant, and uplifted energy through natural discipline. One's inherent inquisitiveness leads to further exploration that overcomes doubt and hesitation. Continue »
