Planting Seeds of Compassion. and Roots of Wisdom

A Center for Learning

for Peace

for Compassion

Introducing the

Forest of Wisdom

Right now, we are operating as a traditional Buddhist center, holding classes in Buddhist philosophy, mind training, and basic meditation practice. But what is our long-term vision? Watch and become part of history by helping to create the monastery of the 21st century.

Forest of Wisdom is a center of learning based in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition (AKA Nalanda Tradition) of contemplative practices. We are located in eastern Connecticut, near the metropolitan areas of Boston, Providence, and New York City.

We are building the foundations for a community of dedicated monastics, scholars, and meditators to live and thrive. Now we offer classes for the local community, giving people of all backgrounds the fundamental tools that we need as humans to have a joyful and peaceful life in a complex and busy world.

Our Weekly Classes:

Meditation Classes Every Wednesday (in-person and online)

Intro to Buddhist Psychology

Saturdays at 10 am ET / 8:30 pm IST - October through December, 2025 (attendance at every class is not required)

In-Person and on Zoom

Geshema Lhadron will teach an introduction to Buddhist psychology, which will give you a powerful set of tools to understand your mind and to figure out what types of mental states/emotions to cultivate and how. This will help you in the day to day challenges of being human, with a human mind - you will develop a deeper awareness of what’s happening inside and how to use the potential of the mind to create happiness for yourself and kindness for others.

Find the .pdf of the text we are using HERE - Buddhist Psychology

(shared with permission of the publisher, Tibet House, Delhi).

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/99756543761?pwd=FouUSN9FFF0ybgo8mi78lnJEw1nJXM.1

Meeting ID: 997 5654 3761
Passcode: 834428

You can find recordings of the prior classes on our YouTube channel.

Going away celebration for Geshema Tenzin Lhadron!

Help sustain Forest of Wisdom

We are working to raise enough funds to cover one year of operations and support of our resident nun and teacher, Geshe Lhadron (roughly $25,000 USD). Your kindness is deeply appreciated!

For updates about events, weekly classes, and other learning opportunities, sign up for the e-mail list at the bottom of this page.

Forest of Wisdom is a tax-exempt non-profit religious organization under the US tax code 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax-deductible.