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The Art of Patience

How to deepen our patience... without being a doormat

Patience truly is a virtue. Having more patience is a goal that many of us set for ourselves, and yet often feels out of reach. We blame others for our anger and then, in the name of being patient, we end up repressing feelings through gritted teeth or holding onto our upset, believing that being patient means becoming a doormat.

But through Buddha’s teachings, we can develop a better understanding of why we get angry, why things so often seem to go wrong for us, and even what it really means to be patient.

In this half-day course Doug will explore how patience intertwines with the Buddhist concepts of karma, delusions and emptiness. From this foundation, we can better learn to achieve a mind of true patient acceptance, one that can help us through the inevitable challenges we all face.

Plus:

Join Us for Coffee, Tea and Chat

Relax & enjoy after Saturday class surrounded by a community with similar spiritual questions & goals.

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Upcoming Courses, Retreats and Special Events

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Shine Your Love

Saturday, February 8th
11:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Deanna Morea

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Limitless Mind

Saturday, February 22nd
11:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with David Nuss

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How to Really Enjoy

Saturday, March 1
11:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Tom Lauricella

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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