It’s easy to feel balanced when things are going smoothly. But how do we work with our minds when life doesn't go our way?
If we treat mindfulness as a quick fix to secure temporary happiness or escape daily friction, our comfort zone inevitably shrinks. True spiritual growth requires patient endurance, a willingness to expand our capacity for life’s challenges, and a commitment to long-term inner freedom.
Join us for our upcoming 90-minute online gathering as we quiet the busy mind, explore deep teachings, and share reflections on navigating lay life with wisdom and grace.
Opening Reflection (10 mins): Grounding ourselves in the core purpose of mindfulness—moving past temporary "hacks" to find genuine, long-term peace.
Guided Meditation (20 mins): Somatic body awareness to calm a fast-paced mind and settle the nervous system.
Dharma Talk (30 mins): Featuring the scriptural tale of the dog-duty and ox-duty ascetics. We will discuss:
The danger of concentration without discernment.
Embracing the wisdom of "not sure" in times of uncertainty.
Training our attention to align with long-term aspirations rather than fleeting relief.
Group Discussion & Q&A (30 mins): An open, non-judgmental container to connect and share real-world practices.
When: Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST
Platform: Google Meet
Cost: [Free / Dana / Suggested Donation]
How to Join: Meet
“The heart has a unique faculty: if we set a deep, wholesome aspiration on a regular basis, the mind naturally begins to reflect on how to align our everyday actions to move toward that goal.”