Calendar

Calendar

Popular Books

Events in September 2024

In-person: Developing Concentration Retreat

YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

In-person: Developing Concentration Retreat

In-person: Developing Concentration Retreat

In-person: Developing Concentration Retreat

Zoom: Open Heart, Clear Mind | Coração Aberto, Mente Clara

YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

In-person & Zoom: "Seven-Point Mind Training"

In-person & Zoom: "Seven-Point Mind Training"

YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Zoom: ‘Open Heart, Clear Mind’

Sharing the Dharma Day

YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Here you'll find Venerable Thubten Chodron's teaching calendar. Visit the Sravasti Abbey website calendar for more Dharma events.

1 In-person: Developing Concentration Retreat In-person: Developing Concentration Retreat Aug 30, 2024 - Sep 2, 2024 3:00 PM - 2:00 PM Developing Concentration Meditation Retreat A 3-day course over the Labor Day holiday with Venerable Thubten Chodron August 30 @ 3:00 pm – September 2 @ 2:00 pm PDT A motionless figure seated cross-legged, eyes lowered, and radiating peace: this is, perhaps, the most universal image of Buddhist meditation. It may look simple, but that concentrated state comes from skilled instruction and lots of practice. And anyone can learn to do it. Meditative concentration can be developed steadily over time. Join Ven. Thubten Chodron and thd Sravasti Abbey Community for a three-day weekend of instruction and practice. This retreat is excellent for beginners and long-term meditators, too. The retreat will be held in noble silence. This retreat is in-person only. Check the Sravasti Abbey website for registration info and retreat schedule. In-person: Developing Concentration Retreat View Website Sravasti Abbey 692 Country Lane Newport, WA 99156 United States 509-447-5549 View Location Map iCal In-person: Developing Concentration Retreat

2 In-person: Developing Concentration Retreat In-person: Developing Concentration Retreat Aug 30, 2024 - Sep 2, 2024 3:00 PM - 2:00 PM Developing Concentration Meditation Retreat A 3-day course over the Labor Day holiday with Venerable Thubten Chodron August 30 @ 3:00 pm – September 2 @ 2:00 pm PDT A motionless figure seated cross-legged, eyes lowered, and radiating peace: this is, perhaps, the most universal image of Buddhist meditation. It may look simple, but that concentrated state comes from skilled instruction and lots of practice. And anyone can learn to do it. Meditative concentration can be developed steadily over time. Join Ven. Thubten Chodron and thd Sravasti Abbey Community for a three-day weekend of instruction and practice. This retreat is excellent for beginners and long-term meditators, too. The retreat will be held in noble silence. This retreat is in-person only. Check the Sravasti Abbey website for registration info and retreat schedule. In-person: Developing Concentration Retreat View Website Sravasti Abbey 692 Country Lane Newport, WA 99156 United States 509-447-5549 View Location Map iCal In-person: Developing Concentration Retreat

4 Zoom: Open Heart, Clear Mind | Coração Aberto, Mente Clara Zoom: Open Heart, Clear Mind | Coração Aberto, Mente Clara Sep 4, 2024 - Sep 4, 2024 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Open Heart, Clear Mind with Venerable Thubten Chodron Date: September 4, 2024 Time: 3pm to 4:30pm PDT | 7pm to 8:30pm Brazil Time Host: Universidade Federal do Pampa, Unipampa | Contact: [email protected] Life presents us with a range of emotions such as happiness, fear, love, and anxiety. In the midst of these feelings, how can we achieve emotional balance? In this free online talk, Venerable Thubten Chodron will discuss ways to cultivate a meaningful life by sharing insights, stories, and tools grounded in Buddhist teachings for individuals from all walks of life. With simultaneous interpretation into Portuguese. Register here to receive the Zoom link on the day of the event. Coração Aberto, Mente Clara A vida apresenta-nos uma série de emoções, como a felicidade, o medo, o amor e a ansiedade. No meio destes sentimentos, como é que podemos alcançar o equilíbrio emocional? Nesta palestra online gratuita, a Ven. Thubten Chodron discutirá formas de cultivar uma vida com significado, compartilhando ideias, histórias e ferramentas baseadas nos ensinamentos budistas para indivíduos provenientes de todos os percursos de vida. Zoom: Open Heart, Clear Mind | Coração Aberto, Mente Clara View Website Zoom View Location iCal Zoom: Open Heart, Clear Mind | Coração Aberto, Mente Clara

6 YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps Sep 6, 2024 - Sep 6, 2024 6:00 PM - Streamed on YouTube weekly Fridays at 6:00 pm Pacific Time In this weekly series, Venerable Thubten Chodron reads and provides commentary on Following in the Buddha's Footsteps, Volume 4 in the multi-volume book series of the "Library of Wisdom and Compassion" by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. Following in the Buddha's Footsteps delves into the core of Buddhist practice: the Three Jewels and the three higher trainings of ethical conduct, concentration and wisdom. YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps View Website Sravasti Abbey 692 Country Lane Newport, WA 99156 United States 509-447-5549 View Location Map iCal YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

7 In-person & Zoom: "Seven-Point Mind Training" In-person & Zoom: "Seven-Point Mind Training" Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 8, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM The Seven-Point Mind Training: Power Tools for Overcoming Problems with Venerable Thubten Chodron September 7 and 8, 2024 | 10:30am – 12pm PDT Hosted by: Dharmakaya Buddhist Center Join Venerable Thubten Chodron for a weekend series of two talks on the Seven-Point Mind Training, a classic Buddhist text by 12th century Tibetan scholar Geshe Chekawa. A well-loved text studied in monasteries across Tibet, it offers practical tips on how to apply the Buddha's teachings to transform our problems into the path to liberation and buddhahood itself. The purpose of these teachings is to strengthen and increase the mind of bodhicitta the vast mind of great compassion and love for all beings. Mind training is a journey, not a destination. It takes time and dedication, but it can be a powerful tool for living a more peaceful and fulfilling life. To join online, register here through Dharmakaya Buddhist Center. To attend in-person, register here through Sravasti Abbey. In-person & Zoom: "Seven-Point Mind Training" View Website Sravasti Abbey 692 Country Lane Newport, WA 99156 United States 509-447-5549 View Location Map iCal In-person & Zoom: "Seven-Point Mind Training"

8 In-person & Zoom: "Seven-Point Mind Training" In-person & Zoom: "Seven-Point Mind Training" Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 8, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM The Seven-Point Mind Training: Power Tools for Overcoming Problems with Venerable Thubten Chodron September 7 and 8, 2024 | 10:30am – 12pm PDT Hosted by: Dharmakaya Buddhist Center Join Venerable Thubten Chodron for a weekend series of two talks on the Seven-Point Mind Training, a classic Buddhist text by 12th century Tibetan scholar Geshe Chekawa. A well-loved text studied in monasteries across Tibet, it offers practical tips on how to apply the Buddha's teachings to transform our problems into the path to liberation and buddhahood itself. The purpose of these teachings is to strengthen and increase the mind of bodhicitta the vast mind of great compassion and love for all beings. Mind training is a journey, not a destination. It takes time and dedication, but it can be a powerful tool for living a more peaceful and fulfilling life. To join online, register here through Dharmakaya Buddhist Center. To attend in-person, register here through Sravasti Abbey. In-person & Zoom: "Seven-Point Mind Training" View Website Sravasti Abbey 692 Country Lane Newport, WA 99156 United States 509-447-5549 View Location Map iCal In-person & Zoom: "Seven-Point Mind Training"

13 YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps Sep 13, 2024 - Sep 13, 2024 6:00 PM - Streamed on YouTube weekly Fridays at 6:00 pm Pacific Time In this weekly series, Venerable Thubten Chodron reads and provides commentary on Following in the Buddha's Footsteps, Volume 4 in the multi-volume book series of the "Library of Wisdom and Compassion" by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. Following in the Buddha's Footsteps delves into the core of Buddhist practice: the Three Jewels and the three higher trainings of ethical conduct, concentration and wisdom. YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps View Website Sravasti Abbey 692 Country Lane Newport, WA 99156 United States 509-447-5549 View Location Map iCal YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

20 YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps Sep 20, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024 6:00 PM - Streamed on YouTube weekly Fridays at 6:00 pm Pacific Time In this weekly series, Venerable Thubten Chodron reads and provides commentary on Following in the Buddha's Footsteps, Volume 4 in the multi-volume book series of the "Library of Wisdom and Compassion" by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. Following in the Buddha's Footsteps delves into the core of Buddhist practice: the Three Jewels and the three higher trainings of ethical conduct, concentration and wisdom. YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps View Website Sravasti Abbey 692 Country Lane Newport, WA 99156 United States 509-447-5549 View Location Map iCal YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

21 Zoom: ‘Open Heart, Clear Mind’ Zoom: ‘Open Heart, Clear Mind’ Sep 21, 2024 - Sep 21, 2024 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM ‘Open Heart, Clear Mind’ with Venerable Thubten Chodron Saturday, Sept 21, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Pacific Time | Sunday, Sept 22, 10-11:30 a.m. Australian Eastern Time Sponsored by Vajrayana Institute and Kunsang Yeshe Retreat Center An open heart is the dwelling place of compassion that extends toward all beings; a clear mind is the source of the penetrating wisdom of deep insight. Their union leads to the enlightened way of life that is at the heart of the spiritual path as taught by the Buddha. Venerable Chodron will provide a practical introduction to the application of Buddhist psychology to modern life to better understand ourselves and improve the quality of our lives. To join, register here. Zoom: ‘Open Heart, Clear Mind’ View Website Zoom View Location iCal Zoom: ‘Open Heart, Clear Mind’

22 Sharing the Dharma Day Sharing the Dharma Day Sep 22, 2024 - Sep 22, 2024 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Sharing the Dharma Day with the Sravasti Abbey Community September 22, 2024 | 10 am-12:00 pm: Meditation & teaching | 2:00-3:30 pm: Discussion groups (All times are Pacific Daylight Time) One Sunday a month, Sravasti Abbey offers Sharing the Dharma Day, an opportunity for newcomers and old friends to explore the Buddha’s teachings and share in community fellowship. Your nutritious vegetarian potluck offering is welcomed, and registration is required. Sharing the Dharma Day topics are drawn from the book, An Open-hearted Life: Transformative Methods for Compassionate Living, by Abbey founder and abbess Ven. Thubten Chodron and Eastern Washington University psychologist Dr. Russell Kolts. People from all faiths and backgrounds can apply the principles explored on Sharing the Dharma Day to enhance their lives. Registration info and schedule are here. See previous Sharing the Dharma Day teachings. Sharing the Dharma Day View Website Sravasti Abbey 692 Country Lane Newport, WA 99156 United States 509-447-5549 View Location Map iCal Sharing the Dharma Day

27 YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps Sep 27, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024 6:00 PM - Streamed on YouTube weekly Fridays at 6:00 pm Pacific Time In this weekly series, Venerable Thubten Chodron reads and provides commentary on Following in the Buddha's Footsteps, Volume 4 in the multi-volume book series of the "Library of Wisdom and Compassion" by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. Following in the Buddha's Footsteps delves into the core of Buddhist practice: the Three Jewels and the three higher trainings of ethical conduct, concentration and wisdom. YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps View Website Sravasti Abbey 692 Country Lane Newport, WA 99156 United States 509-447-5549 View Location Map iCal YouTube: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps