Wednesday Night Book Course: The Path of the Great Eastern Sun
Part Three: Great Eastern Sun, the Wisdom of Shambhala
Ten Wednesdays, May 19, to July 28, 2021
7 - 9 pm ET
Led by Derek Kolleeny & Warner Dick
Open to those who studied Shambhala, Sacred Path of the Warrior with us in Part Two of this series or an equivalent.
Introductory Book Course: Healing the Divide, Finding Common Ground in a Polarized World
Sundays, April 25 - July 27, 2021
12:30 - 2:30 PM ET
The Aligned Center & Online via Zoom
This meditation course is based on the book, Welcoming the Unwelcome, Wholehearted Living In A Brokenhearted World by Pema Chödrön
We will explore what it takes to strengthen our ability to communicate with candor, even when we disagree.
Led by Jane Kolleeny and Charles Olson
Drop-ins welcome
Intermediate Book Course: The Path of Individual Liberation, Semester 3
Sundays, March 28 - June 13, 2021
12:30 - 2:30 PM ET
A thorough exploration of the vast Buddhist teachings presented by Chogyam Trungpa, focusing on The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma, Volume One.
Led by Gene Bobker and Andrea Sherman.
Community Book Course: The Path of the Great Eastern Sun
Part Two: Shambhala, Sacred Path of the Warrior
Eight Wednesdays. Starting February 24, 2021 (7 - 9 pm ET)
Led by Derek Kolleeny and Warner Dick
Monthly Discussion Group: Aging for Beginners
The First Sunday of the Month
2:45-4 pm ET
Join our monthly discussion group as we explore the journey of life and death from a Buddhist Perspective. We will use the book Making Friends with Death: A Buddhist Guide to Encountering Mortality by Judy Lief.
Led by Kevin Gormley and Andrea Sherman.
Sunday Dharma Gathering
Every other Sunday, alternating with Community Meditation.
10 am to 12 noon ET
Join us to hear a dharma talk by one of our senior teachers or a special guest speaker.
Introductory Book Course: Going Beyond Our Comfort Zone - Examining the Places that Scare Us
Sundays, Jan. 17 - April 11, 2021
12:30 - 2:30 PM ET
This meditation course will be based on the book, The Places That Scare You, A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times, by Pema Chodron.
Please join us for an experiential exploration of cultivating fearlessness in difficult times. We will explore this excellent book on awakening our own self-awareness, while also extending our best intentions towards others
Led by Jane Kolleeny and Charles Olson
Drop-ins welcome
Intermediate Book Course: The Path of Individual Liberation, Semester 2
Sundays, Jan. 10 - March 21, 2021
12:30 - 2:30 PM ET
A thorough exploration of the vast Buddhist teachings presented by Chogyam Trungpa, focusing on The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma, Volume One.
Led by Gene Bobker and Andrea Sherman.
Community Book Course: The Path of the Great Eastern Sun
Jan. 21 - Feb. 17 classes at The Wisdom Seat
6:30-8:30 pm ET
Feb 24: WMC classes resume, registration coming soon
7-9 pm ET
In this course we will explore Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s teachings on the cultivation of compassion and the development of individual and societal enlightenment.
Monthly Open House Talks
The Second Wednesday of Every Month
7 - 9 pm ET
These Open House Talks are a perfect opportunity for new practitioners and students interested in checking out our practice, path and community, and for more seasoned students to introduce your friends and relatives to your dharma world.
Morning Meditation
Monday-Friday
8 - 9 am ET
Please join us in what is by far the very best way to start every day! Meditation instruction is offered daily to those interested.