Welcome
We believe the path to reducing suffering and dissatisfaction in the world is fairly simple: develop an attitude of ongoing kindness and clarity in your life, and maintain a daily habit of quiet observation.
Based on the teachings of the Buddha, our approach is Western and non-sectarian, fostering an open and non-dogmatic spirit of inquiry.
Our sessions include introductory meditation classes, a weekly speculative philosophy group, and instruction in a variety of traditional Buddhist meditations.
No experience is necessary to participate in most of our sessions. We invite you to attend weekly groups in person, for those fully vaccinated, or online, and to participate in retreats and workshops.
Everyone is welcome.
Our Weekly Sessions
Concurrently on Zoom and In-Person
Intro to Meditation
Two to three times per year we hold an eight-week course to introduce simple secular meditation practices to people new to meditation.
Contact us for time and dates for the next series.
Insight Group
Ongoing study and practice of insight meditation. Prior experience in meditation is recommended for these sessions.
Tuesdays 7 am - 8 am Central
Sadhana Study Group
Ongoing study of various Tibetan Vajrayana meditations, with presentations from group members from time to time.
Wednesdays 7 am - 8 am Central
Seminar: Birth, Sickness, Old Age and Dying
Group study and presentation on themes related to birth, sickness, aging and dying.
Thursdays at 10:00 am Central
Thursday Study Group
Our Thursday evening sessions have been going on since 2007. These sessions explore topics arising from the teachings of the Buddha, as well as a range of studies that include community development, neuroscience, and other speculative topics related to the reduction of dissatisfaction and struggle.
Teaching 7 pm - 8:15 pm Central
Meditation 8:15 pm - 9 pm Central
Retreats
We occasionally offer in-person day retreats at our centre in Winnipeg. We occasionally also offer multi-day residential retreats at rented retreat spaces in Manitoba. Retreats will be announced here or, if you are on the mailing list, will be detailed there.
“I tell you, monks, that struggle and dissatisfaction result either in bewilderment or in search.”
— The Buddha
