
A Foundation for Happiness: Taming the Wild Elephant Mind
An evening Modern Buddhism class exploring Buddhist psychology on ethics of body, speech, and mind to cultivate integrity and steadier happiness. Guided teachings and meditation focus on taming the “wild elephant mind” through practical mind training.
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Sunday morning Modern Buddhism class exploring the Four Noble Truths as a practical framework for understanding stress, sadness, and anger. Emphasis on transforming suffering into inner strength, love, and joy through clear Buddhist psychology and guided reflection.

Sunday morning Modern Buddhism class exploring the Four Noble Truths as a practical framework for understanding stress, sadness, and anger. Emphasis on transforming suffering into inner strength, love, and joy through clear Buddhist psychology and guided reflection.
Sunday morning Modern Buddhism class exploring the Four Noble Truths as a practical framework for understanding stress, sadness, and anger. Emphasis on transforming suffering into inner strength, love, and joy through clear Buddhist psychology and guided reflection.

A Modern Buddhism talk and guided reflection on the long-term perspective of countless past and future lives, aimed at clarifying personal patterns and easing everyday worries. Emphasis centers on cultivating good intentions, loving people more, and choosing what truly matters.

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Interactive online class exploring how to identify a competent spiritual guide and why personal mentorship matters in meditation practice. Part of a spiritual awareness series, with discussion geared toward building a grounded, long term path.

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A free online class teaches a practical meditation technique and simple ways to weave it into daily routines for physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits. Welcoming, beginner friendly webinar within the Science of Spirituality spiritual awareness series.
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