We are incredibly grateful and excited to announce the special visit of the monks of the famed Gaden Shartse Monastery. Our center will once again be able to host the precious healings, blessings, teachings, and a special dinner and cultural night. Schedule of Events Thursday, April 9th at 6:30 pm: Tea Ceremony Friday April 10th at...
Heroic Heart – Full-Day Retreat May 16th, 2026 – Online and In Person We are grateful to have the opportunity to gather monthly for these precious teachings. This month’s topic is “Practicing Diligence” based on chapter 28 of The Heroic Heart, a commentary on the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva, by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo. These are...
Sunday Mornings – May 24th, 31st, and June 6th Due to the requests of students, Drupon Samten has generously offered to teach the Vajrasattva sadhana practice. There will be two Sunday morning sessions and one Saturday morning session. If you would like to participate, please do your best to commit to at least the first...
John will return to The Center for Contemplative Research to give the Ghatika Monthly meditation and talk. You can join online for this live interactive teaching. Equanimity: The Power to Respond, Not React Saturday, June 13th, 10:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) 9 a.m. PDT / 12 p.m. EDT / 6 p.m. Central European Time...
Heroic Heart Day-Long Retreat June 14th – In Person and Online We are grateful to have the opportunity to gather monthly for these precious teachings and excited to return to Gunnison, CO to host this retreat! This month, we explore “Practicing Concentration: Developing a Mind of Calm Abiding,” chapter 29 of The Heroic Heart, Jetsunma...
John will return to The Center for Contemplative Research to give the Ghatika Monthly meditation and talk. You can join online for this live interactive teaching. From Equanimity to Agency: Becoming an Active Participant in Your Life Saturday, July 11th, 10:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) 9 a.m. PDT / 12 p.m. EDT / 6...
I am deeply grateful to be able to offer this year-long intensive training. It has been my experience that many sincere practitioners long to deepen their practice but often lack the opportunity to receive a systematic foundation in the Buddha's teachings while being supported in establishing a consistent daily practice. My aspiration for this training...
Heroic Heart – Full-Day Retreat August 16th, 2026 – Online and In Person The Courage to Know Yourself: A day of reflection on the 31st Practice of a Bodhisattva and the path of inner transformation The greatest obstacles to a meaningful and joyful life are often not found in the world around us, but within...
Abiding in the Four Immeasurables Join Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi for a day of teaching and practice exploring the Four Immeasurables: loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity. At the heart of the Buddhist path, these boundless qualities invite us to meet ourselves, others, and our world with greater wisdom and openness. For more information and registration,...
Living Mindfully Retreat with John Bruna Our living mindfully retreats focus on developing skills to reduce the cognitive distortions, as well as unhealthy mental habits and patterns that create emotional and physical distress. The skills of living mindfully empower you to engage in your lives in ways that reduce stress, develop resiliency, attain greater degrees...