Part 4 of the series on Intimacy and the Dharma.

Decolonizing Sexuality: A Workshop for Men and Masculine Identified People with Lama Rod Owens and Rev. Daigan Gaither Through retreat, meditation, dialogue, sharing and personal storytelling, journaling and ritual, we will together unpack how patriarchy has shaped our expressions of masculinity and the self more generally. We will take up a dharmic lens to examine our relationship to violence and domination, power, femininity, love and sexuality along a path to unveiling and honoring non-patriarchal expressions of who we are as…

Honoring Sexuality While Maintaining Upright Awareness What is it to be upright and awake in the midst of sexual energy? How do we not turn away from ourselves or our experience in the present? Using small group discussions, guided meditations, and open dialogue we will explore how the Buddhist precept of “not misusing sexuality” both informs our practice and our sexual choices; especially within the context of homophobia.   How can we learn to understand and relate to desire in…

Come and unload the weight of anxiety and stress in your life with the practice of mindfulness and loving kindness. Experience the joy of meditating with LGBTQI community and learning about the Buddha’s teachings on awakening.

Come and unload the weight of anxiety and stress in your life with the practice of mindfulness and loving kindness. Experience the joy of meditating with LGBTQI community and learning about the Buddha’s teachings on awakening.