The Foundation Program (FP) is a structured program designed for practitioners who wish to deepen their Dharma study and meditation practice. Through listening, contemplating, and engaging in meditations and group discussions, foundation program students can increase their wisdom, Dharma experience and develop meaningful spiritual relationships. We go deeper than in drop-in General Program classes because each class […]
“Be patient!” is something we’ve heard throughout our lives. We may even say it to ourselves and others. We know it’s a virtue and leads to peace. But, honestly, do we really understand what patience means? To be patient does not mean “gritting our teeth and bearing it.” It means to accept wholeheartedly. But we […]
Everyone wants to feel happy and be free from suffering, but finding happiness can seem elusive. Buddhist teachings tell us that this is because we are confused about the true source of happiness. While we often look for it in external circumstances, real happiness can only be found by going deeper into ourselves. In this […]
This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for meditation. After the meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we […]
Allow the stress and pressure of your day to melt away during this hour-long Dharma teaching and guided meditation. Teacher: Tom McGuire Day: Wednesdays Time: 12-1pm Cost: $10 / free for supporting members Phone: (631) 549-1000 Email: info@kmcli.org
This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for meditation. After the meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we […]
The Foundation Program (FP) is a structured program designed for practitioners who wish to deepen their Dharma study and meditation practice. Through listening, contemplating, and engaging in meditations and group discussions, foundation program students can increase their wisdom, Dharma experience and develop meaningful spiritual relationships. We go deeper than in drop-in General Program classes because each class […]
Everyone experiences the pain associated with craving and attachment, and many people suffer from some type of addiction. Through exploring Buddha’s profound teachings and meditations we can learn how to overcome compulsive ways of thinking and acting that compel us to seek satisfaction from deceptive sources. Whether you struggle with food, intoxicants, social media, relationships, or any form of […]
In Fall of 2023, thousands of people joined together in Spain for teachings on “The Eleven Reversals”. These “reversals” are clear signs that we are making progress in our spiritual training. Over the span of 4 months – March through June – we will explore these 11 “indications of having trained”, and how to move […]