Weekly classes

Problem Solving 101

Sundays, 10am – 11:15am

Join a Sunday class exploring how to transform adverse conditions into opportunities for growth and happiness. Based on The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Our General Program classes include Dharma teachings along with guided meditations and practical discussion. These classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners. With Kadam Carol Lutker. Everyone welcome!

$15 fee for each session

Students $7 each day. (middle school, high school & college)
Free for Center Members

 

Schedule:

AUGUST 2 — Meeting Pain with Compassion
Finding inner strength and peace through physical illness or pain.

AUGUST 9 — It’s All in the Mind
Discovering how emptiness dissolves our problems at the root.

AUGUST 16 — Letting Go of “It Should Be Different”
Freeing ourselves from disappointment through non-attachment.

AUGUST 23 — Why Life Feels Unsatisfying
Understanding samsara and the path of renunciation.

AUGUST 30 — The End of All Problems
Discovering the true meaning of liberation.

The Path of Wisdom and Compassion

Online

Tuesdays, 6 – 7:15 pm

Wisdom and compassion are the two great qualities of an awakened mind — and they can be trained. Each Tuesday we explore the great scope of Lamrim, Buddha’s step-by-step guide to transforming the heart and mind. Suitable for all levels of experience. Teachings and meditations with Kadam Carol Lutker.

Our General Program classes include Dharma teachings along with guided meditations and practical discussion. These classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners. With Kadam Carol Lutker

This online class is available for members only. Click here to learn more about membership.

Starts on September 2th

Meditation for Beginners at San Marco Library

Wisdom on Wednesdays

Wednesdays, 5 – 5:40 pm

A welcoming space to learn meditation basics and explore practical Buddhist wisdom for everyday life. Brief study on kindness, inner peace, and letting go of stress. With Misa Simmons. No experience needed.  Everyone welcome!

Free for all

Summer Chill

Thursdays, 6 – 7:15 pm

Summer is the perfect time to slow down and turn inward. In this six-week series, Kadampa Teacher John Jones guides beginners through simple, effective meditation practices to ease stress, quiet a busy mind, and navigate the pressures of modern life.

Our General Program classes include Dharma teachings along with guided meditations and practical discussion. These classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners. With Kadampa Teacher John Jones. Everyone welcome!

$15 fee for each session
Students $7 each session. (middle school, high school & college)
Free for center members

Foundation Program (FP)

Sunday, noon – 2 pm

IN-PERSON and ONLINE

Advanced class – only upon approval

We are studying a basic book by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche:

In the new fall term, we are studying the book JOYFUL PATH OF GOOD FORTUNE

Foundation program meets weekly, allowing for deeper, more structured study of a particular book,with chanted prayers, meditation and discussion. Experienced students are encouraged.
FP students are monthly sponsors at the FP level and commit to attending class weekly or making up missed classes online.

New term starts September 13th, 2026

Join us this September!

In September, we’re offering a free trial for anyone interested in joining the Foundation Program. Come along on the 13th, 20th, and 27th as we study the chapter on Karma from this book — no commitment required, just an open mind and a wish to learn.

During these days in September, this class is also open to all current students who’d like a deeper understanding of karma and how it shapes our experience.