What is Shamatha – Alan Wallace
Buddhist teacher Alan Wallace about Shamatha. Interview by Study Buddhism.

Buddhist teacher Alan Wallace about Shamatha. Interview by Study Buddhism.

We are thrilled to once again host the monks of Gaden Shartse Monastery. This is the monastery that our spiritual director, John (Chophel) Bruna, received his ordination from. They are here through the weekend. For details, click here. Here are some photos from last night’s teaching [cycloneslider id=”bodhicitta-teaching-gaden-2017″]
Just a quick announcement. Since we will be away at our annual retreat, there will not be a Chenrezig practice or book study on Saturday April 1st. There will be morning meditation from 8 am to 9 am. Our dear friend Pat has offered to come in and facilitate the meditation. Remember we are in…

We are honored to be able to once again host the Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi for a day of teaching on bodhicitta this coming Saturday, June 10th. For more information and to register for this extraordinary event please click here.
There will be live webcasts of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s three-day teaching on “Dharmachakra Parivaretan – Sutra on The Four Noble Truths” & “Sutra on Dependent Origination” in the mornings from Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 5-7, 2018 at the request of a group of Indians. His Holiness will speak in Tibetan with an…

In this short video, Alan Wallace describes shamatha, also known as calm abiding or concentration meditation. This meditation is foundational for having a serviceable mind.

Wall Hangings of the Eight Auspicious Symbols The Way of Compassion Dharma Center Store has Wall Hangings for Sale of the Eight Auspicious Symbols. Support the Dharma Center and bring the blessings of the Buddhas to your home! EIGHT AUSPICIOUS SYMBOLS The set of these symbols are very popular in the Himalayan region such as…