Buddhism for Beginners
Buddhism Made Simple
Introducing key Buddhist practices and concepts. Useful whether you are religious or not, with an emphasis on applying ancient wisdom to modern life.
These short courses focus on aspects of Buddhist philosophy as it applies to our daily life – setting up a daily practice, integrating a Buddhist world-view, and ancient wisdom for topical modern issues. The challenge is to make our study not just academic, but immediately relevant so that we can start transforming our life right away!
Using modern examples, inspiring quotes, and our own lived experience, discover how to bridge the teachings of the Buddha and our modern, hectic lifestyle. We don’t need to change anything ‘out there’ to live a rich and fulfilling life, we just need to bring wisdom and kindness to our inner experience.
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Courses in this series
Many of these courses are also freely available on our Youtube Channel.
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Meditation: Calm, Cleanse & Inspire
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(IN-PERSON) Spend a relaxed morning enjoying guided meditations and informal Q&A. Mindfulness breathing meditation to start, followed by a calm and cleansing meditation on the Buddha. Please stay on afterwards for some delicious chai tea in reception! Enjoy the peaceful ambience of our meditation hall, and be guided in meditations led by senior LTC students….
Cultivating Lasting Happiness – What Buddhism and Science Have to Say About It
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(HYBRID) What is it that we all are pursuing? Do we succeed in it? Should we explore more carefully and wisely how to fulfill our deepest yearnings? How could we contribute to others’ happiness as well? We will explore such questions from an experiential point of view, using both scientific and Buddhist knowledge of the…
Mindfulness Meditation
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(IN-PERSON) Cultivate a peaceful, calm mind, with guided mindfulness meditations for both established students and complete beginners. Discover how to set a comfortable posture, practice mindful breathing, and enjoy simple calming meditations. In the peaceful ambiance of our meditation hall, be guided in several short, relaxing mindfulness meditations where you will be led through a…
Mindful Crafting and Painting
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(IN-PERSON) This relaxed, artist‑led session brings together concentration, mindfulness, and simple arts and crafts in a supportive, low‑pressure setting. It is a mindful crafting session, not a formal meditation class, offering a calm, focused space to slow down, create with intention, and enjoy quiet company. Open to both Buddhists and non‑Buddhists, the afternoon is especially…
Meditation: Calm, Cleanse & Inspire
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(IN-PERSON) Spend a relaxed morning enjoying guided meditations and informal Q&A. Mindfulness breathing meditation to start, followed by a calm and cleansing meditation on the Buddha. Please stay on afterwards for some delicious chai tea in reception! Enjoy the peaceful ambience of our meditation hall, and be guided in meditations led by senior LTC students….
Shakyamuni Buddha Puja for SAKA DAWA (Buddha's Birthday)
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(HYBRID) Join us on Saka Dawa in a joyful ceremony celebrating Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirvana. This offering puja is a beautiful practice, sung in English, with praises to the Buddha, copious offerings, and delicious chai tea. We also bathe the Baby Buddha statue to heal the sufferings of the world, and make many…
Cultivating Lasting Happiness – What Buddhism and Science Have to Say About It
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(HYBRID) What is it that we all are pursuing? Do we succeed in it? Should we explore more carefully and wisely how to fulfill our deepest yearnings? How could we contribute to others’ happiness as well? We will explore such questions from an experiential point of view, using both scientific and Buddhist knowledge of the…
Mindfulness Meditation
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(IN-PERSON) Cultivate a peaceful, calm mind, with guided mindfulness meditations for both established students and complete beginners. Discover how to set a comfortable posture, practice mindful breathing, and enjoy simple calming meditations. In the peaceful ambiance of our meditation hall, be guided in several short, relaxing mindfulness meditations where you will be led through a…
Meditation: Aspects of Enlightenment
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(IN-PERSON) Uncover the hidden potential for enlightenment within your own mind with these guided meditations on the aspects of enlightenment. Enjoy the peaceful ambience of our meditation hall and be guided in meditations on the different aspects of enlightenment: wisdom, compassion, activity, health, and energy. Two short sessions with a chance for questions in between….
Annual Fire Purification Puja
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(IN-PERSON) This burning ritual is a a way to actively let go of negativity and begin again—with clarity and a renewed altruistic determination. Simple in form yet vast in effect, the Dorje Khadro Burning Puja offers a chance to release long-held guilts and regrets, purify karmic bonds, reconnect with wisdom, and move forward with fresh…