Past Live Events
Live Events typically consist of a 20 minute free virtual live talk by an instructor or guest speaker on a specific Buddhist topic followed by 30-40 minutes of questions and answers with participants. Below is an archive of our previous events, some with links available to watch previous live streams. We hope you join our next event!
2025
May 2025: Shin Buddhism & Its Significance Today
A Shin Interpretation of the Three R's —Revival, Renewal, and Reform
During the presentation, we’ll explore how ancient wisdom connects with today's world through the Shin Buddhist interpretations of the "Three R's"—Revival, Renewal, and Reform. You'll walk away with fresh insights about Shin Buddhism and its relevance in our multicultural American landscape.
March 2025: Can Buddhism Rewire Your Brain?
The Dharma of Habits
We often think we need to make drastic changes in order to see results in our life. However, when we examine our negative habits, we often find they begin with small actions that evolve into deeper, habitual behaviors over time. We can apply this same principle to develop positive habits by starting small and gradually expanding.
January 2025: Setting Up Your Sacred Space with Ellen Crane Sensei
How to create a sacred space for at-home practice.
Home practice is an important part of the Buddhist path. Creating a sacred space in your home serves as a visual reminder of your journey, and a special place for chanting, meditation, resting, and connecting to the teachings. Join Ellen Crane Sensei as she walks you through setting up your own sacred space.
2024
November 2024: Everyday Practice with Jon Turner Sensei
RELAX versus CONTROL: Tips on creating your Everyday Buddhist Practice – Every Day
Jon Turner Sensei leads an interactive discussion on how to build an everyday Buddhist practice, everyday! Do we go with the flow, or concentrate on our intentions?
September 2024: Overwhelmed by Wonder with Jon Turner Sensei
Throughout our lives, we seem to be preoccupied with the pursuit of happiness. We struggle to make ourselves more worthy to receive this gift and yet it still eludes us, always remaining just beyond our reach. This is the trap that modern people often find themselves caught in.
Rather than striving for more, we could begin to focus on the abundance that surrounds us instead. Rather than happiness as something achieved, we could see happiness as opening ourselves up to a world of wonder. When this shift in perspective occurs, we can begin to appreciate all of life. We can find profound meaning in both the “good” and the “bad” and the “happy” and “sad”.
June 2024: A Meditation on Mindfulness with Jon Turner Sensei
We often hear meditation and mindfulness in Buddhism as well as health and wellbeing. Although these terms are used interchangeably, they do have different meanings and practices. At our live event, Jon Turner Sensei will discuss the differences between meditation and mindfulness, and how to use them in your Everyday Buddhist practice.