Boise Institute for Buddhist Studies

The monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery will create a sand mandala and perform at the College of Idaho from Sept. 26 through Sept. 30, 2016. The opening ceremony will take place at noon, Monday, Sept. 26 in the Langroise Center. The public is invited to watch the monks create the sand mandala from 10 a.m. […]

Bonni Ross returns to Boise to teach classes and hold a retreat Sept. 7-20, 2016. Presented by The Open Path, Bonni will teach on the topic, “Breath and Death” during evening class, morning meditation a weekend workshop in Boise and then an eight-day silent retreat at St. Gertrude’s Monastery in Cottonwood Idaho. For the complete […]

Treasure Valley Dharma Friends presents Lama Jhampa Shaneman, who will teach daily traditional Buddhist practices to prepare one’s self for the Bardo, or intermediate state between this life and the next. All lectures will be at the Vietnamese Temple, 2312 W. Overland Rd., except Sunday, when the location is TBA. (potluck lunch on Sunday). Friday, Sept. […]

The Beginners Mind Sangha presents a Public Talk on Sept. 7, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Compassion and Insight Center, 1627 S. Orchard St, Boise, featuring Michael Ciborski. He is Dharmacharya in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. And join us for a residential retreat from Thursday, Sept. 8 to Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Nazareth […]

Treasure Valley Dharma Friends presents a “Mindfulness in Nature” camping retreat from Aug. 26-28 at the Upper Payette Group Campground, about 20 miles north of McCall. The campers bring their own food and gear.  Friday night to Sunday noon. The program includes sitting and walking meditation practice, as well as Dharma discussion related to what nature teaches us in […]

Zen Master Bon Soeng will return to Boise to give a Dharma Talk on 7 p.m. on Friday, July 29, at the BIBS Center, 660 N. 9th Street, Boise. He will then offer a half-day Zen Meditation Retreat from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 30. Beginners are welcome. Pre-registration requested. Information: (208) 661-6277, […]

Idaho Oregon Buddhist Temple is having its 70th Japan Nite/Obon Festival on Saturday, June 25th in Ontario, Oregon. There will be having short presentations in the altar area—temple history, an overview of the altar and symbolism of the items in the altar, and Buddhist fundamentals. There will also be food and Obon dancing.  Obon is a time when […]

Last minute online retreat opportunity! Come practice with a live webcast from San Francisco of a Loving Kindness retreat with Noah Levine Saturday, April 23rd at BIBS 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM If you want to participate in the retreat from another location you can obtain a login at the following link: http://www.againstthestream.org/loving-kindness-2/ This same […]

The Open Path invites the community to learn about the Universal Peace Pagoda north of Boise and to contribute toward its rehabilitation. The Open Path is launching an online fundraising campaign. Learn more here: Pagoda

Treasure Valley Dharma Friends welcomes back Lama Jhampa, who will teach on the topic of Refuge in the Three Jewels. This topic speaks to what it means to be a Buddhist. Lama Jhampa has taught in Boise regularly for more than 15 years, and taught on a wide variety of topics – from mindfulness and breathing meditation to […]