Boise Institute for Buddhist Studies

Come for some informal discussion and snacks at Leaf Tea House from 6 to 8 p.m., 212 N 9th Street, Boise Poster PDF

Adam Thubten Rinpoche will conduct a consecration ceremony for the Compassion & Insight Center/Heart of the Dharma on Wednesday, March 9. Everyone is welcome to attend. The program starts promptly at 5 p.m. Please arrive by 4:45.  The best place to park is in the US West Bank parking lot facing Orchard.  Details are here: Consecration1.

A Bhutanese monk will be visiting Baker City, Oregon on March 4-6, and Eagle, Idaho March 7-8, 2016. These events will take place at a private residence, but the public is invited. See the complete schedule: BAKER CITY AND EAGLE IDAHO ITINERARY Mar 2016

The New Zendo welcomes Leslie James Saturday, Feb. 20 917 N 7th Street for sitting and opening of the New Zendo Zen flier  Zendo Schedule 2016 Leslie James is from Tassajara Zen Mountain Monastery At the new Zendo is Peter van der Sterre, ordained in 1975 and as a teacher with the Everyday Zen Foundation. The Zendo is located one […]

Feb. 6 – March 12 LTTT Temple, 2312 W. Overland The group plans a group discussion among beginning and advanced students. All are welcome. Saturdays at 10 to 11:15 a.m. Engaging Buddhism 2016 – Flyer 2  (link corrected 2/1/16)

The Refuge Recovery weekly session at BIBS is moving to 4:30 to 5:30 Saturdays, starting in February. This group utilizes Buddhist psychology and practice to address issues of recovery and addiction. It is presented in the tradition of Noah Levine and Dharma Punx.

Buddhist View 100 starts Feb. 7 Sundays, 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 7 – April 24 (12 weeks) This class introduces core tenets of Buddhism, emphasizing the Tibetan lineage. Topics include suffering, ego, meditation, ethics, and compassion. Students must register with dan.black49@yahoo.com. We will study selections from: Essential Practice by Thrangu Rinpoche, The Noble Eightfold […]

Buddhist View 025 Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2 A gentle introduction for beginners, this class covers the basic Buddhist beliefs and practices that are both effective and simple. Taught by Paul Dragone, this will cover topics such as karma, rebirth, meditation and mindfulness. Paul is especially suited to lead […]

Empty Gate Zen, which meets weekly at BIBS, welcomes back Zen Master Bon Soeng for teachings and meditation practice on Feb. 12 and 13. See the poster here: Retreat

Developing and Deepening Your Practice Saturday, Jan. 30 & Feb. 6 From 1 to 4 p.m. @Yoga for Wellness, 1175 E. Parkcenter Blvd. #102 These two afternoons will look at mindfulness practice, which decreases stress and improves general wellness and emotional intelligence. Taught by Rev. Michelle Tae and Jim Percy of the Beginners Mind Sangha. Suitable […]