It is the Shambhala view that every human being has a fundamental nature of goodness, warmth and intelligence. This nature can be cultivated through meditation, following ancient principles, and it can be further developed in daily life, so that it radiates out to family, friends, community and society. In the course of our lives, this goodness, warmth and intelligence can easily become covered over by doubt, fear and egotism. We tend to fall into a kind of sleep or stupor, believing in the cond …

Our Diamond Way Buddhist Centers developed through a grass roots movement of lay people, have a democratic structure and function through unpaid, voluntary work on the basis of idealism and friendship. They are not abstract institutions but friendly places where all interested in Buddhism can meet to learn and meditate, share experience and development, actively participate in the work which makes everything possible. The members share the responsibility for guiding meditations, answering questi …

What: We will meet every Wednesday for a guided meditation and discussion. We practice Mindfulness Meditation (Vipassana) in the style of Shinzen Young. ALL are welcome! The group will be led by Anjali Patel. I’ve been a meditator since 2007 and been to several long meditation retreats and continue to study meditation through online retreats with Shinzen Young. I also hope to start a blog to share many of the helpful resources I have come across. No experience necessary. Where: Bishop Arts …