Many world religions have encouraged individuals to become monks or nuns. Although monasticism is very natural, in some sense, it's also a heightened or rarefied level of existence. In the Shambhala teachings, our main concern is working with society.
— Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche

Awakening of heart and mind is a path that we can walk together, whether as intimate partners, friends or community. An integral part of spiritual practice, relationships provide an unparalleled mirror through which we can see and know ourselves more clearly. Both blissful and challenging, relationships reflect our mind and emotional blockages.

Psychotherapy as a Path of Liberation with Bruce Tift
May 16 - 18
Join us to explore the integration of Western and Buddhist psychological approaches, which greatly enriches the practice and results of clinical work.

The Practice of Developing Healthy Communities with Mukara Meredith & Susan Skjei
August 15 - 17
Discover how to create nurturing, enlivening, mindful communities that allow shared leadership and collective wisdom to emerge.