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Featured Events

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Liberation: A Dialogue Across Buddhist Traditions
Apr 23
Liberation: A Dialogue Across Buddhist Traditions

Seven Dhamma Teachers discuss how liberation is described in their tradition and their personal experiences with it. This virtual retreat is hosted by the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies.

Death Tearoom May
May 2
Death Tearoom May

At a Death Tearoom people gather to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death with the intention of becoming more aware of their mortality and thereby make the most of living life.‍ ‍Please R.S.V.P.

Introduction to Buddhism: an online course hosted by SFZC
May 6
Introduction to Buddhism: an online course hosted by SFZC

Dhammadipa will offer a 5 week online course that will survey all three branches of Buddhism: early Buddhism, Mahayana, and Vajrayana, with an emphasis on key people and Buddhist art.

Vesak celebration!
May 31
Vesak celebration!

The entire community is warmly welcome to attend a celebration of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing into Mahaparinibbana with a picnic brunch!

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