Exploring the Buddha’s Words Together
When we asked our community what kinds of programs would most nourish your practice, one answer came through clearly—more opportunities to study the suttas. In response, we are delighted to share three new online offerings this fall, each taught by distinguished teachers and shaped by your feedback.
Entering the World of the Pali Canon (Oct 21 – Nov 4) with Ying Chen, Diana Clark, Kim Allen, and David Lorey introduces participants to the foundations of the Pali Canon. With study, meditation, and group discussion, this program helps both new and experienced students navigate the texts and integrate them into daily practice. Learn more »
Timeless Wisdom: Exploring Buddhist Teachings through Similes and Stories (Oct 26 – Dec 14) with Shaila Catherine illuminates the Buddha’s teachings through vivid imagery—mountains, rivers, craftsmen, seeds, and more—that continues to resonate today. This program offers an accessible, creative, and reflective approach to sutta study. Learn more »
What Do the Suttas Actually Say about the Brahma Viharas? (Nov 7 – 9) with Leigh Brasington focuses on the Buddha’s teachings on Love, Compassion, Appreciative Joy, and Equanimity. Participants will explore their contexts in the discourses, how to practice them, and the transformative potential of these four sublime abodes. Learn more »
Together, these three programs invite us to approach the suttas through structure, imagery, and heart practices—different pathways into the Buddha’s timeless wisdom. Offered online, they provide an accessible opportunity to study deeply from wherever you are.
We hope you will join us for one or more of these offerings and discover how the suttas can enrich and enliven your practice.
