Meditations to deepen your practice.
Thursdays 7:00 to 8:00 PM on Zoom “I know how to meditate.” I hear this frequently from people when I talk about teaching meditation, and they are usually referring to basic meditation instructions they received. For some people, simple instructions like “follow the breath” work for them to create a quiet space in a busy […]
Gratitude for my teachers!
I have recently been on retreat with Lama John Makransky as well as Yanai Postelnik. I am very grateful for their instruction and support.
Keeping an Open Heart – Class Series
Thursdays Feb 19 – Mar 26 7:00 to 8:15 PM on Zoom Are you feeling disturbed by what you see and hear in the news? Or when experiencing the challenges of life? This is normal, and we have the capacity to learn how to hold these circumstances with an open heart. We will explore working with […]
New Classes Starting!
If you would like to deepen your practice, individual meetings can help you let go of the misconceptions of the habitual mind more quickly. Please email Kim if you want a personal meeting.
Easier Meditation Through Neuroscience – 2 Class Series
7:00 to 8:15 PM on Zoom7:00 to 8:15 PM on Zoom We are often given meditation instructions such as “follow the breath” or “keep your mind on the breath sensations.” However, our brains are not wired to be able to do that easily on command. This can set up a sense of failure, or “I […]
Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year!
I just returned from the IMS New Year’s Retreat, filled with gratitude for the dharma and the wonderful teachers who have shared the teachings. A special thanks to Yanai Postelnik, who is one of the most kind and wise teachers I have been priviledged to know. Remembering that each moment is fresh and new. Each […]
Outdoor Meditation
Sundays 8:30 – 9:30 AM in person in Florence Keyes St and Depot Ave, just off the bike path Program will be held on Zoom during inclement weather. Program includes qi gong or other movement, meditation and a dharma discussion. Bring a chair or something to sit on. Unscented bug repellant might be useful at […]
Remember the Clear Light
Although often avoided in our culture, contemplating death can be a powerful part of meditation practice. By acknowledging the reality of aging, illness, and mortality, we deepen our understanding of life and cultivate compassion—for ourselves and others. Through reflections like the Five Recollections and practices of mindful awareness, we learn to meet fear and grief with openness, transforming them into connection, acceptance, and a deeper sense of peace.
This Moment is All We Have
Mindfulness is often misunderstood as something we must force or “do.” In reality, it arises naturally when we let go of grasping and return to the present moment. By repeatedly setting the intention to be aware and gently releasing distractions, moments of presence begin to deepen and connect. Over time, this growing awareness becomes a foundation for living with greater ease—meeting each moment as it is, and discovering a genuine sense of freedom within it.
What is True Freedom?
While freedom is often understood in political or personal terms, a deeper kind of freedom lies beyond external conditions. Through mindfulness and awareness, we begin to see that true freedom comes not from controlling circumstances or others, but from letting go of the need for things to be different. By cultivating equanimity and compassion, we learn to meet life as it is—discovering a more stable, lasting freedom rooted in presence and interdependence.