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Anti-Stress Retreat

Join us for a half-day retreat to practice the art of dropping out of stressful states of mind, and absorbing into the experience of inner peace.

We all know that stressing out about things just makes them worse. And yet we also feel like we have no choice but to stress and worry about the crises and pressures we are facing at the moment. Actually, our stress does not come from the external situation, but rather from our response to it. Stress comes from our mind. If there were a method to ‘drop out’ of a stressed mind and into a clear and peaceful one, wouldn’t you use it?

And if we could learn how to respond to problems differently, in a more centered, flexible and effective way, wouldn’t you want that?

In this course we will learn how to do both. Julie will guide us in a surprisingly simple meditation that can bring about a peaceful, clear mind swiftly. Then, using Buddha’s profound insights into the mind, he will uncover where our stressful response comes from, and show how in letting go of that mistaken perception we can respond skillfully and peacefully. Right about now, this advice seems more pertinent than ever!

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Upcoming Courses, Retreats and Special Events

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Overcoming Anxiety in an Uncertain World

Saturday, April 19
11:00am – 1:00pm + Q&A
with Doug Cuomo

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The Annual Northeast Dharma Celebration

April 25-27
Temple for World Peace, Glen Spey
with Kadam Morten

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International Kadampa Spring Festival 2025

Empowerment and Commentary to the Practice of Buddha Maitreya
May 23-28
with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

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International Kadampa Summer Festival 2025

Green Tara Empowerment & Teachings
July 25-August 9
with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong and Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

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A Life Beyond Fear

Thursday, September 11
7:00 – 8:30pm at the Town Hall
with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

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International Kadampa Fall Festival 2025

Dorje Shugden Empowerment & Teachings
October 3-9
with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong