Cayce Howe

In this talk we look at the very powerful "4 Thoughts" as we look to find a deep, sustainable motivation for our practice.

The Two Wings: Love and Wisdom We need both of these to fly the spiritual bird toward the sun of our true nature. They each delicately balance one another. Without one or the other we are lost and can easily get off course.

There are many situations where the feeling of loss can arise in our life. The good news is that the Dharma not only prepares us for loss but shows us how we can use it as a tool for sustained happiness and growth.

How can we bring resiliency to our practice and thus sustain mental, emotional, and spiritual stability in our daily life? Lets explore together.

It is hard to find a teaching that is more freeing than impermanence. How to get on board with accepting impermanence is the challenge. In this talk, we speak of ways to sit with, befriend, and commune with this great all-pervading truth.

This mind training (lo-jong) root text was composed by Kadampa Geshe Langri Tangpa (1054–1123). It is a timeless and accessible teaching on incorporating wisdom and compassion in daily life. [Part 2]

This mind training (lo-jong) root text was composed by Kadampa Geshe Langri Tangpa (1054–1123. It is a timeless and accessible teaching on incorporating wisdom and compassion in daily life.

In this talk we chat about methods and techniques to master the elusive art of concentration.

How do we strive and yet be at ease in our practice and our life? Let's explore together!

Does devotion have a place in your practice? Lets explore the benefits of this core spiritual attribute together! "True love can be either devotion to enlightened beings or compassion for unenlightened beings. In the moment when you totally give up any selfish attachment and the mind is filled only with devotion or compassion, there is no concept that can make the realization of emptiness stray into some sidetrack. That's the ultimate safeguard- to experience the realization of emptiness suffused with compassion. That's why the Sutra system of Buddhism says that the true path of enlightenment is the unity of compassion and insight into emptiness." ~ Tulku Urgen Rinpoche

"The foundational practices of ngöndro exist as a method for realizing the nature of reality which is a beginningless enlightened state." -Dudjom Rinpoche

Relationships offer us innumerable opportunities for growth and insight. They are tricky, though, and can easily foster fear and attachment. Join us as we shine the light of skillful means on this important subject.

"What is the meaning of life?" A Buddhist may say this is the wrong question altogether. A question that may lead to more happiness and less suffering, is simply: "What is life?" Let's explore this life together, including the habits that keep us imprisoned and the wisdom that frees.

In this talk, we dive into the Metta Sutta in detail. We go over its origins, the depths of its meaning and how to apply it in everyday life.

The time is always now, and now is a perfect time to think deeply--move deeply into the depths of practice and intention. In the depths is where we nurture the immortal, uproot wisdom and flame the passion of truth.

In this talk we discuss healing communication with self and others.

As is the practice, we want to look at what is arising, no matter how uncomfortable that may be. Tomorrow lets hold this election together, in the arms of the Sangha, to see where the peace may be hiding amid the chaos. [11/6/2016]

In reality our conduct can be the fastest way to happiness. As Lama Zopa says, "Put enlightenment second, first just be kind to self and others."

Sadhana is a term used to describe a specific meditation practice. In Buddhism there are many Sadhanas (probably hundreds). These are like little daily practice manuals, each one with a unique focus. In this talk, we go over what elements we can bring to our practice in order to customize and invigorate our spiritual life.

Sometimes this "spiritual path" thing can get confusing. Of course it does not need to be. Let's break it down to the basics so we can stay the course with a renewed sense of confident clarity.