Weekly classes

Tools for Life

Sundays, 10am – 11:15am

This series takes us step by step through the stages of the spiritual path — from appreciating the preciousness of life to cultivating deep compassion and wisdom — offering practical tools for finding lasting peace and meaning. Based on The New Meditation Handbook 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:

SEPT 6 — What is your life worth?
with Kadampa Teacher John Jones

SEPT 13 — You are enough
a meditation for finding meaning in our life and using our precious potential.

Steady Mind, Strong Heart

Online

Tuesdays, 6 – 7:15 pm

In this series, we will explore how to work with anger, patience, and difficult emotions — drawing on the practical wisdom of How to Solve Our Human Problems book, from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, to help us respond to life’s challenges with greater calm, understanding, and an open heart.

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.

Schedule:

SEPT 1 — Anger: getting to know our inner enemy

SEPT 8 — Letting go of blame for our own unhappiness + Tara Practice

SEPT 15 — Why do we get angry?

SEPT 22 — Learning to accept what happens

SEPT 29 — Accepting others as they are + Heart Jewel

OCT 6 — Accepting suffering and transforming it

OCT 13 — Patience with our Dharma practice

OCT 20 — Patience with realizing emptiness

OCT 27 — Learning not to retaliate

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

Meditations for a Modern Mind

Thursdays, 6 – 7:15 pm

In this 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.