OUR PROGRAMS
MEDITATION
A living tradition of deep wisdom and diverse practice.
Referring to the Pali term bhāvanā, meditation can be understood as mental cultivation. Just as the mind presents a range of conditions, the Buddha offered a range of skilful means in response. Over time, these contemplative pathways have been further developed and transmitted through the insight and dedication of meditation masters. Buddhist meditation remains a living tradition, offering a way to see our lives from a different perspective.
COLLECTIVE CULTIVATION
Practice in mutual support and care across Buddhist traditions.
Collective cultivation consists of community or group practice programs. We recognize that the Buddha bestowed 84,000 teachings upon us. And that’s why we enter and tread the path differently. Whether you are a Buddhist or not, you are welcome to explore these practices and rituals with us.
KĀYAGATĀSATI
Establish mindfulness in and of the body.
By using the framework of Kāyagatā-sati, or Mindfulness Immersed in the Body, during yoga practice, we bring the mind and body together through the breath. Instead of focusing solely on the physical expression of the poses, we turn our attention to the mind and its intentions, remaining mindful and alert to the body’s posture.
UPOSATHA OBSERVANCE
Dedicate time and effort to cleanse the mind.
Held every new-moon and full-moon day of the month, this morning online gathering is designed to support practitioners to grow deeper in their practice even within this urban community.
STUDY GROUP
Explore the vast teachings of the Buddha.
A thoughtful introduction to Buddhist study and practice through a range of modules highlighting different traditions. Each study group explores a distinct stream of the Dharma, such as Early Buddhist teachings, Theravada, Mahayana, etc, allowing participants to encounter the richness and diversity of Buddhist thought and contemplative practice.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Recollect important moments in the Buddhist tradition.
Different Buddhist traditions celebrate and commemorate different events in the life of the Buddha, special practices, and historical developments of Buddhism itself. Check out some of these events here.
OVĀDA
Ovāda is a Pali term that means exhortation, advice, or instruction. Just like in the Buddha’s time when he would instruct, encourage, rouse, and urge his listeners on the path, so too the talks on Dhamma from our teachers of today. This seasonal event is where Dhamma teachers are invited onsite to share the Buddha's teachings and participants may ask for guidance and encouragements in the practice.
DHARMA ENCOUNTERS
The Dharma across cultures, generations, and everyday life.
This program brings together monastic and lay Dharma teachers from diverse Buddhist traditions to share teachings, practices, and perspectives. Through respectful listening and dialogue, we explore both shared foundations and the distinctive insights each traditions offers.
BREATH BATHING
Reshaping urban open spaces, such as parks, green spaces, open grounds, Breath Bathing aspires to gather practitioners to craft their hearts together to inspire people so they may have a glimpse of a heedful life that is worth living. This open meditation session is free and open to all.
MINDFULNESS FOR
MENTAL HEALTH
Mindfulness-based Therapy & Counseling or MBTC is a mental health program that integrates the essential and invaluable elements of Buddhist mindfulness (sati) and concentration (samadhi) practice and fosters vital life skills for the mitigation and eventual treatment of stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and other mental health problems.
YOGA CLASSES
Every session on the mat is an intention to bring that calm resolve outside the mat. Go deeper into your yoga practice by availing of a weekly, monthly or multi-day package. Single yoga sessions are also available.