At DMC we teach both tranquility meditation (Samatha or Samadhi) and insight meditation (Vipassana), with an emphasis on compassion, noble discipline, and wisdom. Students gain insight into the cause and effect relationship between thought and action, and through the practice, purify their psyche of undesirable inefficiencies thus gradually opening a mode of living that is gentler, happier, expressive and more fulfilling than before. Students are surprised to see that they become more competent and efficient in all their undertakings as the triple skillset of clarity, equanimity, and concentration aid them in any and all tasks.
Our intention is to attain an art of conscious living by practicing universal noble principles such as: not harming sentient beings, abstaining from false speech, not stealing, not engaging in adultery, and abstaining from intoxicants. It is through living a pure life, we can understand the wisdom and teaching of Dhamma correctly. With this correct understanding combined with the the practice of meditation, self realization occurs and our true nature becomes our companion and our joy.
We offer a variety of meditation programs, learning seminars, children learning pro-grams, and social events for our members and the public at large. Our aim is to assist people from diverse backgrounds develop harmony, happiness, and peace for themselves and their communities.
Our intention is to attain an art of conscious living by practicing universal noble principles such as: not harming sentient beings, abstaining from false speech, not stealing, not engaging in adultery, and abstaining from intoxicants. It is through living a pure life, we can understand the wisdom and teaching of Dhamma correctly. With this correct understanding combined with the the practice of meditation, self realization occurs and our true nature becomes our companion and our joy.
We offer a variety of meditation programs, learning seminars, children learning pro-grams, and social events for our members and the public at large. Our aim is to assist people from diverse backgrounds develop harmony, happiness, and peace for themselves and their communities.
Free Weekly Classes
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Events & Retreat 2018Maghi Purnima, Sunday, February 4
New Year Blessings (Vesak), Saturday, April 14 Buddha Purnima & Magazine Launch, Sunday, May 25 Rain Retreat begin (Vassa), Sunday, July 28 Madhu Purnima, Sunday, September 23 Pavarana and Kathina, Sunday, October 28, On full moon days, we hold a Sila program and Meditation, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Center. This gives an opportunity to take the eight-precepts, listen to a Dhamma talk and engage in meditation until 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join for this program. |
Dhamma School For Adolescence
DMC has an active Dhamma School program which takes place on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday of the month beginning at 10:00 am.
Young students from all backgrounds interested in learning the qualities of being caring, compassionate, peaceful, loving, patient, generous, faithful, gentle and self–disciplined are most welcomed. The Dhamma School students learn the above qualities through a mix of fine arts, meditation, chanting and Dhamma teachings programs.
Young students from all backgrounds interested in learning the qualities of being caring, compassionate, peaceful, loving, patient, generous, faithful, gentle and self–disciplined are most welcomed. The Dhamma School students learn the above qualities through a mix of fine arts, meditation, chanting and Dhamma teachings programs.
