I have been attending the public meditation and Buddhist philosophy classes at the Center since October 2017. There are 3 meditation classes held weekly each with a different teacher, and I like that they all are consistent in how they teach the meditation technique. Although I have been reading about Buddhism for years, the Buddhist philosophy classes have helped me organize and better understand what the Buddha's teachings are about and what a Buddhist practice offers for my individual growth and desire to be of service. I have heard Lama Jampa Thaye, the Western lama who founded the Center, speak in talks open to the public. He was trained by Tibetan lamas who left Tibet after the Chinese invasion in the 1950's, and under their direction has founded centers in Europe, Mexico, and America. What I have come to appreciate is that whether it is the Center's teachers or Lama Jampa Thaye himself speaking, the material is presented clearly, and the emphasis is on the original teachings and practices as taught by the Buddha and written down by his early followers and not on the personality or interpretation of the teacher. read more
