Meditation is a technique that develops clarity, wisdom, objectivity, and mental/emotional stability. It’s a method of self-inquiry and self-discovery that is both developmental and revelatory. A practice aimed at becoming more aware and present in our daily lives, through which we gain insight and understanding into ourselves, others, and our environment. Anyone can learn to meditate. It does not require a belief system or a commitment to any group or tradition. The technique can be as simple as closing your eyes and focusing on the inflow and outflow of the breath, which works to calm and stabilize the mind.

Our 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all – from beginners to the advanced. Classes are around one hour long and held online on our private Zoom channel. Official classes are taught by Ven. Tharpa and make-up classes are given throughout the week by instructors in training – check our event calendar for days and times. 

Our main classes with Ven. Tarpa are held on Sundays at 19:00 – UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) on our Zoom channel. To find your local time type into Google – ‘My time to 19:00 UTC’. 
Remember, our Zoom channel is private – please do not share it online. Instead, direct people to our website SBTonline.org for more information.

Our private Zoom channel
SBT-Zoom Teachings
at: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77405294374
Or through the meeting ID: 774 0529 4374
Password: buddha

About Our Program
–  Our program is open to all – from beginners to the advanced.
–  Our program is gentle, gradual, and nurturing.
–  Our program, texts, and certification are free – but donations are appreciated.
–  Sunday classes are taught by Ven. Tharpa.
–  Make-up classes are taught randomly throughout the week by instructors in training.
–  Students must complete all 10 classes to receive a certificate of completion.
–  If you can’t attend a particular class a recording can be made available.
–  A program certificate is required for entry into our meditation instructor program.

Participants are asked to…
–  Be punctual, kind, and respectful of others
–  Attend and practice each level of teaching
–  Attend as many Sunday teachings as possible
–  Commit to a twice-a-day meditation schedule for the entire 10-week program.
–  The duration of each meditation session can be between 10 to 20 minutes. 

Our program curriculum
–  Class 1 – Basic meditation
–  Class 2 – Calm Abiding Meditation
–  Class 3 – Meditating in the four positions
–  Class 4 – Mindfulness
–  Class 5 – Insight Meditation
–  Class 6 – Insight meditation on body awareness (part 1)
–  Class 7 – Insight meditation on body awareness (part 2)
–  Class 8 – Radiating Awareness
–  Class 9 – Union Meditation – The union of Calm Abiding and Insight Meditation
–  Class 10 – Union Meditation with Mindfulness Meditation

Events are on our Zoom channel  

SBT Zoom Channel
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7335076398?pwd=dkJKbk5DRWZ3S1ROQlU1Y0ZaYm92Zz09   

Remember, our Zoom channel is private – please do not share it online. Instead, direct people to our website SBTonline.org for the information.