Relational Dharma — Insight Meditation & Theravada Buddhism

This group is devoted to cultivating the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path, especially the key teachings on ethics, meditation, and wisdom. While the idea is to spiritually beautify our lives in every possible way, we’ll place special emphasis on how via wise awareness, freedom is always available right now.

We aspire to build community, explore Buddhist philosophy in a down-to-earth manner, and find ways to bring these rich teachings alive in our own lives.

EVENING FLOW

7:00-7:30pm — Lightly guided meditation
7:30-8:30pm — A blend of dharma talk, small group & large group discussion

At 8:30pm, we’ll wrap up the official gathering, and you can either depart or stick around for casual conversation and tea until 9:00pm.

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EVENING THEMES:

5/12/25 — Relational Dharma
5/26/25 — Contemplating Friendship

COST:

Offered on the gift economy (aka, generosity or donation).
Your presence is the biggest gift, though if you’re able, monetary contributions are always appreciated & help keep the ship afloat. For more info on why I choose to teach entirely on donation, check out this article on “the gift economy.”

Donations can be made in person or electronically via this link.

TEACHER BIO:

A former Theravādin Buddhist monk, David Sudar has spent over 3 years on intensive meditation retreats, including a 21-month retreat in Myanmar with his core teacher, Sayadaw U Tejaniya. Since 2018 he has also been studying with Vipassana teacher, Carol Wilson. He currently teaches Buddhism & meditation full-time, both locally and online. Visit here for a more complete biography.

LOGISTICAL NOTES:

Parking can be a little difficult, so plan to arrive 5 to 15 minutes early to get situated.

We meet the 2nd and 4th Monday nights of each month.