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 Class Every Tuesday (in-person and online)
***Please note that the previously announced Wednesday class has switched to Tuesdays. There will be no classes on Wednesdays.***
Intro to Buddhist Psychology
Sundays at 10 am ET / 8:30 pm IST - ongoing course
In-Person and on Zoom
***NOTICE - the timing has changed from Saturday to Sunday for these classes. There will no longer be classes on Saturdays.***
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.
Special Collaboration with DNKL starting January 11th
From Jan 11 - March 1, classes will be co-hosted with DNKL in Redding, CT.
Course Information Page (external link)
The Zoom link for these 8 weeks is different from the above one:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/4522777814
Meeting ID: 452 277 7814, Password: 057655
Zoom Link for Tuesday Meditation Class:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97518109949?pwd=h88bywL6LarhQee7M0aDIh0ieHsRLE.1
Meeting ID: 975 1810 9949
Passcode: 967459
We advise everyone who wants to attend this class to purchase the text, which is available from Shambhala Publications.
If you are unable to purchase it, please email contact@forestofwisdom.love and a .pdf of the relevant chapters will be emailed to you.
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.