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 […]
So much of our anxiety and suffering comes from the our own expectations and assumptions. Yet Buddha taught that our sense of self is fluid because it’s a concept-- a mental habit that we’ve subscribed to for a very long time. Self-centered attitudes like self-grasping and self-cherishing can completely undermine our happiness. However, these states […]
We all dream of happy and harmonious relationships and invest tremendous amounts of energy and time into them. Then, when they don’t fulfill our expectations we become unhappy. In this course, we will look at relationships from the perspective of Buddha’s wisdom and insight. We will come to understand our relationships as an “unrivaled opportunity” […]
In this series we will continue to develop our mind using the Lamrim meditations, drawn from The New Meditation Handbook. These teachings and meditations contain everything we need to lead happier, more peaceful lives that guide us all the way to the ultimate state of enlightenment. They are the very essence of Buddhas' teachings. Drop-in Class- Open […]
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 […]
Too often we look for happiness from other people or social activities. However, in this winter series, we will explore the path to genuine happiness. A path that brings freedom from our many problems and even sufferings. Through practical methods and meditations, we’ll show how to apply these teachings in our daily life, turning everyday experiences […]
Our deepest wish as living beings is to be happy all the time. Most of us spend all of our time and energy working to fulfill this wish only to find that true, lasting happiness is always beyond our reach. In Buddha’s teachings we find a path to true happiness. Join us on Tuesday evenings […]
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 […]
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 […]
It feels good to be kind. A Bodhisattva is a true friend of the world, driven by compassion and dedicated to mastering the six perfections: giving, moral discipline, patience, joyful effort, concentration, and wisdom. Aspiring to reach our highest spiritual potential, we aim to extend help to others. Embracing kindness not only fuels our own […]
The path to inner and outer peace begins with finding inner peace within our own minds. Only then can we bring permanent happiness to others. We learn through meditation to love unconditionally; then with growing acceptance, understanding, and empathy we develop inner strength. By following the path of peace in our own lives, we bring positive change […]
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 […]
We live in troubling times. It is often difficult to maintain a peaceful mind, when surrounded with disturbing, often heartbreaking news. We worry, feel anxious or angry. Buddha's teachings enable us to train in and generate compassion— a very strong mind that, when heartbroken, determines to help others who are suffering.. The result is that whatever […]