Exploring the dynamism of dharma as we discover the potential for freedom here, in body, heart & mind.

Join me on Mother's Day to explore our relationship with Unconditional Love, generate some love, and share the blessings for the benefit of all.

Join Bernard Moss, Tommy Shakur Ross and Nina Gold for an evening introduction to the GRIP-Training Institute. GRIP, “Guiding Rage Into Power”, is a year long program of personal transformation, healing and accountability offered in the California State prisons. It is rooted in restorative justice principals, with the understanding that “hurt people, hurt people and healed people, heal people." This program began as a basic insight meditation program at San Quentin Prison some 25 years ago. Through real time experience and evidence based methodology, under the guidance of Jacques Verduin, the program evolved into a deep and comprehensive journey where the participants are able to understand their past traumas and transform their violent behavior. The program is guided by the principles of Stopping Violent Actions, Cultivating Mindfulness, Developing Emotional Intelligence and Understanding Victim Impact. To donate to GRIP, please go here: https://grip-traininginstitute.org/donate/

This practice is the first of the Four Protective Meditations, which show us the potential as well as the limitations of a human life. These are reminders of what is true, real and possible.

Many of the Buddha's instructions for mindfulness of the body are geared toward in-life, off-the-cushion experience. Let's explore some of these ever-present ways to "be here now."

The gift of truth is the most precious gift. The taste of truth is the sweetest taste. The Love of truth is the greatest love. Buddha (*Dharma means Truth)

This talk will explore what it means to walk a spiritual path and live from our deepest intentions and aspirations.