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• Where: Boise Institute for Buddhist Studies, 660 N 9th Street, Boise • When: Friday evenings 6:30-8:00pm, February 23 – March 16 (4 sessions) • RSVP to presenter Robert Sperry at: boisecoder@gmail.com Robert Sperry has been studying and practicing Buddhism since 1969, including practices in the Theravada, Zen, and Vajrayana traditions. In 2001 he received […]

ZEN MASTER BON SOENG ​received Inka (teaching authority) from Zen Master Seung Sahn​ in 1992 and became a Zen Master in 2001. He has been practicing Zen since 1975 and has practiced with Zen Master Seung Sahn since 1979. He is the Guiding Teacher of Empty Gate Zen Center in Berkeley, and the Boise Sitting Group.​ He is also a licensed psychotherapist in private […]

Treasure Valley Dharma Friends is pleased to present: Venerable Robina! The Three Scopes of Practice An exploration of the Buddhist worldview Join us for a spirited presentation of the Buddhist worldview in which one discovers the mechanism of mental suffering, transformation, and happiness. These lectures are appropriate for anyone interested in the Buddhist path. Venerable […]

Dharma Study on the Elder Sutra as presented in Thich Nhat Hanh’s book, Our Appointment with Life. Three Sundays, January 7, 14 and 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Boise Institute of Buddhist Studies, 660 N. 9th in Boise. Offered by Rev. Michele Tae (MTae), an ordained Buddhist Chaplain, and member of the Plum Village Order of […]

The seminar begins on January 7. Sundays, noon to 12:45, ongoing. Tea is from noon to 12:10 between Guided Meditation and the Seminar. This ongoing seminar examines the Gradual Path to Enlightenment from this detailed and thorough overview by the great Gampopa, the great Tibetan Buddhist adept and founder of the Kagyu School of Tibetan […]

Out of concern for the suffering endured by Rohingya Refugees pouring into Bangladesh; and  because part of our organization’s mission is to help other charitable efforts for the general good; and because all phenomena are interconnected and made up of causes; therefore we establish the motivation to reduce suffering. The Boise Institute for Buddhist Studies […]

Saturdays, 10:00am, November 18 to December 23. All classes are held at the Linh Thuu Buddhist Temple at 8813 W. Ardene Street, Boise. Class Poster (PDF)

A teacher in the Thai Forest tradition, Michael Sapiro, has been leading dharma sessions for the past couple of years at his home. To accommodate larger numbers, the group will now meet at a new location. Maitri Sangha Boise is a Buddhist community in the Thai Forest Lineage focusing on the integration of Buddhist Dharma and […]

This Friday evening, Oct. 13, all are invited to attend an open house at the 7th Street Zendo. There will be calligraphy by Michael Jones on display, and music by Jonah Shue. The event will be from 4 to 6 p.m., and on Saturday, the zendo will hold a half-day meditation session. Details and schedule […]

Refuge Recovery, a Buddhist-based practice to aid in recovery from addictions, will now be offered on: Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., starting Oct. 11, 2017 All are welcome 660 N 9th Street http://www.refugerecovery.org/