As of Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, the space is closed due to water flooding in the old building, and apparently around the entire block. All scheduled BIBS events for this weekend are canceled. We have some good news this morning. The flooding at the BIBS Center was quickly addressed. The property management company, Parklane Management, vacuumed and dried […]
Due to the snow. Stay safe, stay home.
A person interested in meditation can find instruction, support and inspiration at a variety of classes over the next few months. These opportunities are temporary, so please RSVP to BIBScenter@yahoo.com right away if you would like to attend. All classes are held at the Boise Institute for Buddhist Studies practice space, 660 N. 9th Street. For […]
Boise Insight Group extended the first Saturday of the month sitting practice 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. with a lunch break from noon to 1 p.m. There will be alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation, with guided meditation and group practice discussion/reflection at the end of the day. The first extended sitting will be Saturday, […]
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Buddhist View 100: Foundations
This cornerstone course has seven sessions and presents the central points of the Buddhist worldview. Led by Dan Black and Michelle Tae, this class covers the Budda’s cornerstone teaching, the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. M’tae is an ordained chaplain and longtime teacher in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hahn, and Dan has […]
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Mahamudra Meditation Dec. 31
To close out the year, the Boise Mahamudra group invites you to morning meditation and reading of the Aspiration Prayer of Mahamudra, on Saturday, Dec. 31, from 9 a.m. to noon at the BIBS Shrine Room. The prayer was composed by the Third Gyalwang Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje. We will alternate the reading of each verse with […]
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Intro to Mindfulness: January 22
1 – 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, at the BIBS Room, 660 N. 9th Street (downstairs & to the right) Cost is by donation only. Please register by sending a note to Dan. If you have questions, send via email. Meditation involves developing attention skills. It need not be presented in a religious context. This class […]
Paul Dragone will lead the Introduction to Buddhism 050 class for the fourth winter in a row. This five-week course explains the basic foundation of a Buddhists’ perspective. Learn about the historical Buddha and how his teachings enriched millions of lives for two millennia. The course also explores how Buddhism embraces compassion for all beings and relieves mental suffering and inner conflict. When: Wednesday […]
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Guided Meditations on Sundays
Sunday Guided Meditations at 11 a.m. at BIBS will continue on Christmas Day and New Years Day. On Sunday, January 1, the session will include Vajrasattva practice to purify karma for the New Year, (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Open to all, this is a Vajrayana Buddhist practice. It uses a stylized meditation technique to purify karma and establish a […]
The Treasure Valley Dharma Friends presents teachings from a Tibetan monk, scholar, humanitarian and spiritual mentor, Geshe Phelgye, during the Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 25-27, 2016 at the BIBS Center, 660 N 9th Street. The event will focus on purification practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Geshe will teach the Vajrayana practice of Vajrasattva, a meditational technique in accord with […]
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