In this special series, we will focus on the practice of taking and giving to increase and stabilize our experience of compassion and love. It also helps us to transform our own suffering and difficulties into the spiritual path and we accumulate a vast amount of merit.

**The New Meditation Handbook as well as Heart Jewel Prayers are helpful for this series but not essential. Both can be purchased through Tharpa Publications.
https://tharpa.com/us/the-new-meditation-handbook
Price $12/class. $6/seniors/students

WK 1 = MEDITATION ON TAKING
WK 2 =  MEDITATION ON GIVING

In this special series, we will focus on the practice of taking and giving to increase and stabilize our experience of compassion and love. It also helps us to transform our own suffering and difficulties into the spiritual path and we accumulate a vast amount of merit.

**The New Meditation Handbook as well as Heart Jewel Prayers are helpful for this series but not essential. Both can be purchased through Tharpa Publications.
https://tharpa.com/us/the-new-meditation-handbook
Price $12/class. $6/seniors/students

WK 1 = MEDITATION ON TAKING
WK 2 =  MEDITATION ON GIVING

Tantra is an inner spiritual technology that harnesses the power of our imagination to bring about swift transformation. In this class we will introduce how Tantric practice allows us to let go of our ordinary limited view of ourselves, and how to meditate very deeply with subtle and peaceful states of mind that have great power to purify our mind completely.

The gateway through which we enter Tantra is receiving a Tantric empowerment. An empowerment bestows upon us special blessings that heal our mental continuum and awaken our Buddha nature.

This introductory class is meant to encourage those who have not received a Tantric empowerment to consider attending the UK Summer Festival at Manjushri KMC in England

First Session: 10:30 am - 11:15am
Second Session 12noon- 12:45pm

Enjoy some respite from the busyness of everyday life and spend some time settling our mind. Two sessions of
meditation and contemplation will allow us to restore our mental peace as we engage in a silent morning with
no phones, no computers (except for zoom!) and no talking. Just peace.

Come to one or both sessions. Everyone welcome.

$10 per session. $20 for the morning. Free for members.

What to Expect
This is a live-streamed retreat. After you register, you’ll receive a Zoom link to join.
Set yourself up in a peaceful space at home—a quiet room or a cozy corner—and find
a comfortable seat. Please turn off all electronics except Zoom to support a calm and
focused environment.
The teacher will begin with a guided meditation, followed by gentle meditative instruction.
A second meditation will follow, offering a more specific focus or meditation object.
Between the two sessions, you’ll have a one-hour break to walk, rest, enjoy a meal or
a warm drink—whatever feels nourishing. Try to avoid your usual routine and give yourself
permission to truly slow down.
The second meditation session will follow the same structure.
Take this time to settle, breathe, and feel the peace.

We often look to other people to give us the happiness and security we long for. According to Buddha, this misunderstanding lies at the heart of much of our emotional pain. When we place the burden of our happiness on others, our relationships become strained and dissatisfaction grows.

In this morning class, Noreen Flack, Resident Teacher at KMC Austin, will share Buddhist understanding of attachment—why it arises, how it affects our mind, and how it quietly undermines our peace. Through meditation and practical reflection, you’ll learn how to cultivate genuine love and inner contentment, allowing relationships to become sources of connection and growth rather than stress and disappointment.

Everyone is welcome. No prior meditation experience is needed. $12 pp/$6 students & seniors.

New Year, Open Heart

Thursday, January 1st!
3pm-4pm

Happy New Year!
Please join us via live-stream for prayers and a guided meditation to the Buddha of Compassion. Start the new year with a peaceful mind and a compassionate heart as we gather together to cultivate kindness and clarity for the year ahead.
Everyone welcome! Free.
Register online for the zoom link.

Live-streamed!

10am-10:45am
11:15am-12noon

Our lives nowadays are extremely busy and complicated, filled with an ever-increasing variety of distractions. And the news of the world in general can often compound our feeling of being overwhelmed and powerless. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Buddha taught methods to help us roll with life’s punches and make peace with adversity. This ancient wisdom offers essential skills in a world where we cannot always control what happens, whether that’s with personal struggles or the uncertain times we live in. Our real power lies in how we respond and show up for others.

Join us for these insightful classes taught by Donovan Acker. $20pp, $10 students & seniors. Free for members. Everyone welcome!

Saturday, January 3
2 sessions
10:30am-11:30am Introduction to Meditation
12:30pm-1:30pm Introduction to Buddhist Psychology

✨ Begin Within: A New Year Morning Meditation Journey ✨
This morning workshop designed to help you settle into the quiet wisdom of your own mind. We will be emphasizing mindfulness and compassion this guided meditation journey invites you to start the year with clarity, intention, and a renewed connection to your inner refuge.

Whether you’re new to meditation or returning to your practice, “Begin Within” offers a nourishing pause—a chance to realign with what truly matters and step into the year with steadiness, compassion, and wholehearted presence.

Live-streamed only. $20 for the morning or $10 each session. Students/seniors 50% discount. Members are free. Everyone welcome!

Unplug and refresh yourself with this 30 min meditation session. This session is guided and offers a mid-day slow down for peace and clarity.
Register for the link. Live-stream only $5/session, $10 for all three. Everyone welcome!

Unplug and refresh yourself with this 30 min meditation session. This session is guided and offers a mid-day slow down for peace and clarity.
Register for the link. Live-stream only $5/session, $10 for all three. Everyone welcome!