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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 […]

Two of Boise’s largest Dharma groups now share a new location at 1627 So. Orchard, Boise, just behind Rite Aid. Times for various services and practice can be found at their respective websites: http://www.beginnersmindsangha.org and http://heartofdharma.org

Open Path Book Study Jan. 4 – March 14, 2016 Mondays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Come join The Open Path in studying the book ‘One Year to Live’ by Steven Levine. We will explore a vibrant relationship to life while embracing the inevitable journey towards dying. If you have questions you can contact Cyrese at […]

Jan. 13, 20, 27, 2016 Wednesdays, 7 – 8 p.m. Registration required to goolsby.scott@gmail.com Space is limited. BIBS presents Scott Goolsby teaching about how Buddhism began and how it developed into different schools in different places. This course will look at how and why Buddhism was born, how it has spread throughout the world, and how […]

Friday, Jan. 1, 9 a.m. to noon This will be a half-day practice with multiple short meditations, alternating with chanting a practice text in the Nyingma and Kagyu Schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The text is called the “Aspirational Prayer of Mahamudra” and was written by the 14th century Tibetan master Ranging Dorje.  All are welcome.  Dan Black will introduce the prayers, […]