Note: This course is part of a series of courses exploring key foundational teachings of the Buddha.

After exploring the energies of the 5 hindrances, later this spring we will turn to an exploration of the Seven Factors of Awakening meeting on Mondays April 17, 24, May 1 - skip May 8 -  resume May 15, 22 -  skip 5/29 (Memorial Day) resume June 5, & 12, 2023
And consider this summer a “summer of love” - as we explore cultivating habits of lovingkindness. We’ll be meeting Mondays July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14.

In the fall, we’ll turn towards exploring the three characteristics of existence - Dukkha, Impermanence, and the not-self quality. Mondays, October 16, 23, 30, November 06, & 13, 2023

You are welcome to join any and all of these offerings!

The Five Hindrances - The obstacles we practice with.

While we may come to meditation hoping to experience calmness of mind, as we practice, we find that we are visited by “guests” such as desire, ill will, restlessness and worry, sleepiness, and doubt. 

These are the energies of the “Five Hindrances”. They are like clouds that obscure the mind from seeing clearly. This course will offer an opportunity to explore how to practice with and understand these energies in our formal meditation practice as well as in our daily lives so that they can be skillfully abandoned. 

There will be an opportunity for practice, instruction, and talks, as well as group dialogue and inquiry. There will also be ongoing practice assignments each week to support the practical application of these teachings into your daily life.

Register here.