Exploring Spiritual Study at the Center

It is a common experience to sit down for a moment of quiet, only to find your mind suddenly racing with an endless list of thoughts.  You might even have a dedicated mindfulness practice already, yet feel there is a deeper level of peace that remains just out of reach.  There is a way to stop the struggle with your own thoughts and instead step directly into a natural state of courage and ease. This is the heart of Effortless Mindfulness , which focuses on discovering the wise, loving presence that is already waiting within you. Beginning Tuesday, May 5 , we invite you to join us for a five-week course exploring a way of being that prioritizes realization over effort. The Path of Direct Experience This course is inspired by the teachings of Loch Kelly, drawing upon the ancient Dzogchen tradition. It shifts the focus from intense concentration to simple recognition. Instead of trying to control or quiet your mind through sheer will, this practice guides you to have a direct ex...

Have you ever wondered if true forgiveness felt less like a struggle and more like coming home to yourself? While we are often taught that forgiveness is an act directed outward, the reality is that the most vital work often begins within. Many of us find ourselves holding onto subtle, lingering emotional burdens. It is possible to release these and rediscover your inherent sense of wholeness and peace. Starting this April, join us for a four-week course that offers a safe, gentle pathway toward self-compassion and inner reconciliation. A Gentle Path to Inner Peace This class will explore the Hawaiian practice of Ho'oponopono as a direct method for gentle self-forgiveness. Through this ancient, yet practical tool, you will discover how to soften old patterns and remember the truth of who you are. In this series, you will explore: A Renewed View of Forgiveness: Deepen your understanding of what true forgiveness is, particularly when applied to your own experiences. The Wisdom of Ge...

Have you ever noticed how a deep, spontaneous breath resets your entire perspective? That feeling of sudden expansion, where your shoulders settle and the world feels lighter, is a signal of your body’s innate intelligence. It is a reminder that you are designed for harmony. While many modern habits encourage us to move with effort, the most significant shifts in how we feel often come from simple, guided curiosity. We invite you to join us for Awareness Through Movement® (ATM) classes. These sessions help you rediscover the fluidity and grace that belong to you. The Experience of Quiet Clarity In these sessions, you engage in gentle movement sequences that speak directly to your nervous system. By prioritizing your own comfort, you allow your brain to map out efficient ways to sit, stand, and move. What you gain from each 45-minute session: Immediate Physical Ease: Many students leave class feeling taller and more grounded. You may find an upright posture that feels light and sustai...

Thursdays, May 7 – May 28  6 to 8 pm Explore Pema Chödrön's Start Where You Are through the lens of Science of Mind in this four-week class on acceptance as a spiritual practice. We'll look at how we relate to ourselves—the habits of self-criticism, the quiet war many of us wage against who we really are—and how that shapes the way we see others. Along the way we'll work with concepts like maitri (unconditional friendliness toward oneself), tonglen meditation, and the Science of Mind teaching that wholeness isn't something we build, but is something we already are. Each week includes meditation, journaling, affirmative prayer, and group conversation. No prior...

In today's fast-paced world, getting caught up in the never-ending cycle of giving, consuming, and doing is easy. We often neglect our needs and forget to create space for receiving the blessings life offers. This workshop aims to shift our perspective and guide us toward a more balanced and harmonious approach to living by opening to receptive states of being. Here are some of the key spiritual benefits we can expect to gain from this two-hour workshop: ·         Identifying What You Want To Receive More Of :   We will spend time shifting our mindset from what is missing to opening ourselves to the infinite possibilities that surround us. This shift in consciousness will positively impact our personal lives, interactions with others, and contributions to society. ·         Nurturing Receptive States of Being : We will identify receptive states of being and tune into them to increase our awareness of receiving. Attendees will be encoura...

Help for Today  is a four-week class based on  Help for Today  by Ernest Holmes and William D. Hornaday, offering clear, usable spiritual guidance for navigating personal and collective challenges in a complex world. The class explores how individual consciousness contributes to a better world, how spiritual self-reliance strengthens confidence and clarity, how fear spreads and how it can be consciously interrupted, and how the practice of blessing reshapes both inner life and outer relationships. Designed for a mixed audience, this course emphasizes real-life application, personal insight, and ethical engagement with the world around us.  Registration here:   Help for Today Week One – Creating a Better World This chapter begins with a simple but demanding idea: the world we experience is shaped first in consciousness before it appears in conditions. Holmes and Hornaday are inviting us into a deeper question without ignoring social problems or retreating in...