| August 31, 2013 | to | December 17, 2013 |
2013 Human Development Training Retreat at the Nyingma Institute 
If you are ready to make a deep commitment to change and to deepen spiritual values within daily life, this is the program for you. The benefits of the program include establishing a strong foundation for meditation practice (including Read More
| September 20, 2013 | to | September 22, 2013 |
Sravasti Abbey is pleased that Dagri Rinpoche has accepted our invitation to teach. He will give initiation into the practice of Chenrezig, Buddha of Compassion, and offer teachings on how to develop the great compassion that blossoms into the altruistic intention to become a Buddha for the sake of all sentient beings. Participants should have already taken refuge in Read More
| September 22, 2013 | to | September 29, 2013 |
Sravasti Abbey
Ven. Chodron will lead this retreat on Chenrezig, Buddha of Compassion, emphasizing how to bring the compassion practices alive in your daily life and in your meditation sessions. This retreat offers a rich environment for exploring the Buddha’s Dharma — compelling teachings, time and silent space Read More
| September 27, 2013 5:00 pm | to | October 1, 2013 3:00 pm |
This holiday weekend offers a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the kindness of others and to rejoice in virtue. Join the Sravasti Abbey community in meditation, Dharma talks, offering service, and guided discussion. You are welcome to come for all or part of the long weekend. Thanksgiving weekend events end after lunch on Sunday. Commuters welcomed as space allows. Read More
| October 11, 2013 | to | October 13, 2013 |
The Seven-Point Mind Training teachings, composed by the Kadampa Geshe Chekawa, outline the powerful methods for developing compassion and overcoming self-centered thought. They show how to reverse our habit of always thinking first about ourselves and, instead, to learn to cherish others. In this way, we extract the most precious elixir of the Buddha’s Read More
