Programs
SBT Programs
“Some seem to see Buddhism as a purely intellectual pursuit, with the goal of merely gaining a greater knowledge of dharma than others. This view neglects the fact that Buddhism at its core is about wellness and healing. It’s about developing our minds and hearts and becoming mentally, emotionally, and physically whole.” ~ Venerable Tarpa.
Sunday Teachings
Sunday's at: 19:00 UTC
Everyone's welcome to attend!
Current Program
A Free 3-Week Online Program
Oct. 18 to Nov. 1, at 19:00 UTC
As Part of our Sunday Teachings
Curious about Buddhism? Join us for an introduction to the Buddha’s teachings and how they can help us better understand ourselves, navigate life’s challenges, and live with greater awareness and compassion. No prior knowledge of Buddhism is necessary, and everyone is welcome, regardless of background or beliefs!
Quick Start Page
Find useful information to make their engagement with SBT easy and enjoyable.
SBT Regular Events
Join Venerable Tarpa for his weekly online Sunday classes, where we explore Buddhism and the Buddha’s teachings through a Secular Buddhist lens. These interactive sessions welcome questions, encourage discussion, and invite everyone to participate. Everyone is welcome, regardless of background or beliefs!
Daily 20-minute online meditations with short Q&A.
All are welcome to join us. Learn more…
On the last Sunday of every month, SBT engages in a ‘day of observance’. A day set aside to deepen our studies, practice, and commitment to sangha. The day of observance is a Buddhist tradition established by the Buddha himself. On this day our sangha gathers for our online retreat of study, contemplation, and meditation. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. These are open online retreats, meaning you can participate as you wish. You can commit yourself to the full retreat, attend parts, or pop in when you’re free. Learn more…
SBT Novice Level Programs
Curious about Buddhism? Join us for an introduction to the Buddha’s teachings and how they can help us better understand ourselves, navigate life’s challenges, and live with greater awareness and compassion. No prior knowledge of Buddhism is necessary, and everyone is welcome, regardless of background or beliefs!
Our Meditation and Mindfulness programs are designed to be comfortable and enjoyable, sharing simple presentations and practices that are accessible to everyone. If you’re new to meditation, no need to worry – these programs are gradual and easy to follow. These programs are completely free and open to all – from beginners to the advanced. Learn more…
This study and practice series represents the foundational level of the SBT study curriculum, a Secular Buddhist study and practice series founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha, a program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. The program is free, and all are welcome to attend – beginners and the advanced. Learn more…
To take refuge in the three jewels (the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha) is to make a formal commitment to actualize the Buddha’s teachings and path; a commitment to your own awakening. Learn more…
Enjoy dharma relared books, exchange ideas, and share perspectives with our fellow SBT members. Our book club brings people together through weekly discussions and reflections in a friendly, welcoming online community. Each new book begins with a brief Zoom orientation, followed by discussions in our dedicated WhatsApp group. Everyone is welcome! Learn more…
SBT Intermediate Level Programs
Mind-training, or more appropriately ‘heart-training’, is a Tibetan Buddhist practice aimed at cultivating and attaining bodhichitta – the altruistic mind of awakening. Mind-training is practiced by contemplating and/or visualizing a set of prescribed topics which gently lead to the development of the mind of bodhichitta. Learn more…
Coming soon
Secular Buddhist Essentials is a free weekly online program that shares the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. As a Secular Buddhist Organization, SBT offers a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while deemphasizing the more religious, mystical, and cultural content found in traditional Buddhism. Learn more…
To support our members who sincerely wish to share the Dharma with others, we offer incremental training programs that guide instructors-in-training through the various programs we offer. This allows students to gradually cultivate their knowledge, skills, and confidence, leading towards instructor certification. Learn more…
To take Bodhisattva vows represents initiation into the Mahayana path. It’s a formal commitment to actualize the Mahayana path, which is a commitment to our own awakening. Learn more…
SBT Advanced Level Programs
Mind-training, or more appropriately ‘heart-training’, is a Tibetan Buddhist practice aimed at cultivating and attaining bodhichitta – the altruistic mind of awakening. Mind-training is practiced by contemplating and/or visualizing a set of prescribed topics which gently lead to the development of the mind of bodhichitta. Learn more…
Coming soon
Secular Buddhist Essentials is a free weekly online program that shares the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. As a Secular Buddhist Organization, SBT offers a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while deemphasizing the more religious, mystical, and cultural content found in traditional Buddhism. Learn more…
To support our members who sincerely wish to share the Dharma with others, we offer incremental training programs that guide instructors-in-training through the various programs we offer. This allows students to gradually cultivate their knowledge, skills, and confidence, leading towards instructor certification. Learn more…
Lay ordination in SBT offers lay practitioners the opportunity to deepen their training beyond refuge and bodhisattva vows. SBT’s lay ordination vows consist of forty-six precepts of awakened behavior. Learn more…
We will be offering Monastic Ordination in the near future.
The SBT Curriculum
Explore our SBT study and practice curriculum to learn about our outline of training and the SBT path to awakening.
SBT Online Events
All of our online teachings, Q&As, and programs are held on our private 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.
