October 06, 2021
Heart Sutra Recitation
Today is a 'precepts day' so any activity undertaken today becomes extremely powerful. Join us in a recitation of the Heart Sutra, with a speech blessing and special group dedications. (IN-PERSON)
November 16, 2019
The Empathy Dilemma: Overcoming Burnout and Fatigue
Discover how our natural empathy is both the source and solution of burnout and fatigue. Most of us will experience a point where we just want it all to stop. Even tasks we’re passionate about...
October 26, 2019
Cultivating Collaboration: Relationships in Balance
“In the long history of humankind, those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.” -- Charles Darwin. We’re all born with an innate drive to interact and collaborate, yet our relationships can...
August 31, 2019
Relax and Take Control: Balancing a Busy World
Our lives have become busier than ever before. Stress and anxiety are on the increase, but we can learn to take control of our own well-being. With the right tools and understanding, we can improve...
August 22, 2019
Art of Living & Dying Well
Death comes to all living beings, and at that crucial time of transition from one life to the next, we may not know how to best help our loved ones or ourselves. Practical advice on...
May 11, 2019
Bouncing Back: Resources for Resilience
We have all wasted time contemplating what we think we should have said or done in the past. Reflecting on past mistakes is a healthy and effective way of learning, but it can easily tip...
March 09, 2019
Spark Something New: Mindfulness & Creativity
Creativity is at the heart of change and innovation, but it can be hard to break free of old habits. Whether in art, business or our personal lives, repeating the past can lead to fatigue,...
November 17, 2018
A Buddhist Approach to Mental Health
Does a Buddhist search for enlightenment lead to better mental health? Could it be relevant in the modern world? How compatible is the Buddhist view with modern science and psychology? An afternoon on practical Buddhist meditation...
November 06, 2018
Heart of Wisdom Sutra
Careful study and contemplation of the Heart Sutra will lead us to a profound understanding of reality, through the correct understanding of emptiness. This short sutra presents in condensed form all the explicit and explicit...
September 22, 2018
Re-wire Your Brain for Happiness
Happiness. It’s something we all desire, but it can be elusive. In this experiential workshop Ven. Drolkar will share simple research-based exercises, including a gratitude exercise and mindfulness meditation, that can contribute to improving your...