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"I see both Buddhism and yoga asana as having therapeutic uses. Ultimately both yoga asana and Buddhism are age-old technological systems for cultivating exceptional states of happiness and contentment (i.e. enlightenment). But they can bring about physical benefits as well. Given the therapeutic characteristic of both yoga and meditation, one can adapt and change according to the circumstances." -Lopön Chandra Easton

"Avoiding ill will does not mean passivity, allowing yourself or others to be exploited, staying silent in the face of injustice, etc. There is plenty of room for speaking truth to power and effective action without succumbing to ill will. Think of Gandhi, Martin Luther King, or the Dalai Lama as examples. In fact, with a clear mind and a peaceful heart, your actions are likely to be more effective." - Rick Hanson, Ph.D.

Secrets of making Tibetan Momos with Tashi Chodron Wednesday, February 10th; 5:00 - 6:30 pm EST!

What are the Buddhist Inner Sciences? Sowa Rigpa Explained with Eric Rosenbush and Professor Thurman An introduction to the Buddhist Inner Sciences and how they form the heart of Traditional Tibetan Medicine (Sowa Rigpa) and connect to modern researching into neurology + cognitive sciences.

Join Dr. Mark Hyman, Bob Thurman and friends for an online Microbiome summit in 2021! - https://mailchi.mp/menla.org/microbiome-wide

An Election Day Talk with Sharon Salzberg

Dear Friends of Tibet, Tibet House California is a proud sponsor of Tibetan Children's Village in India. In Tibet, this school is known as the Dalai Lama's school. You can make a difference in the life of a Tibetan child for as little as the cost of a dinner for two $60 a month. Please visit https://thcal.us/donate and become a subscribing donor for TCV.

Happy Halloween from Tibet House US | Menla & Tibet House California!

We are naturally driven by self-interest; it’s necessary to survive. But we need wise self-interest that is generous and cooperative, taking others’ interests into account, -Dalai Lama

"The practice of compassion and altruism brings us peace of mind. Even if we face trouble or someone is critical of something we’ve said or done, compassion enables us to feel grateful to them. Compassion is the best counter measure to anger, anxiety and so forth." -Dalai Lama

Saturday Night Live Q & A Dialogue with Sharon Salzberg & Robert A.F. Thurman October 24, 2020, Presented by Tibet House US | Menla Online!

Art of Dying: Spiritual, Scientific & Practical Approaches to Living & Dying happening online this October 31st and Nov. 1st, 2020! When we launched the first Art of Dying conference in the spring of 1995 with our friends Tibet House US we had little idea that, not only would New York Open Center be engaged with this vital theme for a quarter of a century, but that our efforts would evolve into an Institute offering in-depth certificate programs and courses throughout the yea...r. It has been our good fortune to pioneer holistic approaches to the end of life, and today we offer a broad range of innovative practices with leading teachers. Now, as the world deals with the corona-virus pandemic, death has rarely been as pervasive and tragic in American society, and the need for holistic and innovative approaches to dying is greater than ever. This unique virtual event celebrates the increasingly effective and widespread emergence of fresh spiritual and practical approaches both to living and dying. https://www.opencenter.org/art-of-dying-25/

Explore the fierce feminine in Buddhism with Robert A.F. Thurman & Pamela Weiss Author with Tibet House US | Menla Online this Thursday evening!

The Dalai Lama Global Vision Summit begins this Oct 22nd, Free online!

What's the Fruit of a Homeless Life? Buddhism Explained : Robert A.F. Thurman on the Samannaphala Sutta

Watch Graceful Entry: Preparing for a Good Birth Introduction with Robert A.F. Thurman & Andrew Holecek Author live on YouTube!