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PAST EVENTS


Sanskrit for Mere Mortals
A Mindful Gathering with Dr. Varun Khanna Watch the recording: https://youtu.be/17XM3Gq2XxU Ever wonder what you're actually saying when...
Aug 31


Exploring the Four Immeasurables: A Deep Dive into Buddhist Teachings
A Mindful Gathering with Michael Carroll and Bill Moriarty Watch the full discussion below: (I didn't record this one in the usual way,...
Jul 15


Summer SOULstice with Corina Benner Yoga
This Summer SOULstice gathering was the third annual mini-retreat, and the excitement in the air was unmistakable. Coming together in...
Jun 21


Building the Chögyam Trungpa Digital Library with Carolyn Gimian
A Mindful Gathering with Bill Moriarty and Carolyn Gimian
Jun 10


What AI Actually Is and Why Buddhists Should Care
A Mindful Gathering with Bill Moriarty
Mar 18


3 Brushes: Art, Meditation, and Teaching as a Creative Practice
A Mindful Gathering with Al San Valentin and Bill Moriarty
Feb 25


The Unexpected Path: A Journey into Buddhism
A Mindful Gathering with Jacqui Merrell and Bill Moriarty.
Jan 14


The Wisdom Seat Retreat 2024
By Susanna Lack, Retreat Director In October 2024, we held the first Wisdom Seat (TWS) Retreat at the Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD) ...
Nov 27, 2024


A Day of Mahamudra Practice with Laura Kaufman
We were honored to host Laura Kaufman for an enriching day of Mahamudra practice and teachings at Pawo Khandro Ling. The event brought...
Nov 21, 2024


Vajrayana & the 21st Century Paradox
A Mindful Gathering with Michael Carroll and Bill Moriarty
Nov 19, 2024


Align Your Body, Elevate Your Practice: Yoga & Posture for Buddhist Practitioners
A Mindful Gathering with Corina Benner and Bill Moriarty
Oct 8, 2024


Exploring the Bardos through Life
A Mindful Gathering with Alison Driscoll and Bill Moriarty
Sep 16, 2024


Elements of a Shrine
A Mindful Gathering with Michael Carroll, Jeremiah Fruchtman, and Bill Moriarty
Aug 11, 2024


Authentic Presence and the Feminine Principle
This retreat, held from June 26th to July 6th at Drala Mountain Center, was guided by esteemed teachers Michael Carroll, Susan Piver,...
Jun 26, 2024


Summer SOULstice Celebration
In this all-day mini-retreat with Corina Benner, we celebrated the beginning of summer at Pawo Khandro Ling.
Jun 23, 2024


Live an Awakened Life
From June 20th to June 26th, we gathered at Drala Mountain Center to explore the mindfulness-awareness meditation practice.
Jun 20, 2024


The Dalai Lama’s Book Agent
A Mindful Gathering with Stephanie Tade and Bill Moriarty
Jun 18, 2024


Exploring the Notion of a 'drala landing pad'
A Mindful Gathering with Michael Carroll and Bill Moriarty
Apr 16, 2024


Preparing for the 3 Year Retreat
A Mindful Gathering with Matt DiRodio and Bill Moriarty
Apr 14, 2024


Refuge & Bodhisattva Vows
On March 9, 2024, we held offered refuge and bodhisattva vows, with elders and guests in attendance.
Mar 9, 2024


Anam Thubten 2023
We were honored to host Anam Thubten for a weekend of activities.
Sep 28, 2023


Deeper Still
The Wisdom Seat hosted a Vajra Gathering for Ngondro Practitioners titled “Deeper Still” from July 27 to July 31, 2023 at Pawo Khandro...
Jul 31, 2023


Summer Solstice with Yoga and Meditation Retreat
We celebrated the Summer Solstice with an All-Day Mini Yoga and Meditation Retreat at the Wisdom Seat on Saturday, June 24th from 9:30 am...
Jun 24, 2023


Retreat with Venerable Tenzin Dasel
We were honored to receive teachings from Venerable Tenzin Dasel live and via zoom at The Wisdom Seat on April 14-15, 2023. Watch the...
Apr 14, 2023


Prajna Moon Retreat
The Wisdom Seat hosted the Prajna Moon Retreat March 18-19 for practice and discussion
Mar 18, 2023


The Power of Mind Book Club
Our Wisdom Seat Author Series continued with Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche’s The Power of Mind.
Nov 16, 2022


Into The Haunted Ground Book Club
For the first The Wisdom Seat Author Series offerings, we studied Anam Thubten's book Into the Haunted Ground. 63 members of our...
Oct 29, 2022


Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche
We were honored to host Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche over the extended Labor Day weekend of 2022.
Sep 30, 2022


Meditation Teacher Retreat
In early July, 2022, we held an all-day retreat and celebration for our new meditation teachers. The retreat was organized by Al &...
Jul 9, 2022


Spring Teen Retreat
Exploring the path of meditation, with Kaya Fruchtman. During this program we explored the practices of mindfulness-awareness meditation,...
May 1, 2022


Cynicism and Magic
A panel discussion on traveling the Buddhist Path Photo by Rachel Homer WHEN: Sept. 20, 2021, 7pm – 8:30pm EDT WHERE: Zoom Link Will Be...
Aug 19, 2021


Teen Retreat: Exploring the path of meditation
With Kaya Fruchtman Saturday July 31, 2021 11:00am – 4:00pm During this program we will explore the practices of mindfulness-awareness...
Jul 31, 2021


Refuge & Bodhisattva Vows
Dear Sangha & Friends At the request of several practitioners, we will be offering Refuge & Bodhisattva Vows at an in-person event this...
Jun 8, 2021


Lending A Hand
Lending A Hand: Avalokitesvara And The Art Of Mind Protection A 5 week immersive program with Michael Carroll co-sponsored by the Open...
Feb 24, 2021


Sacred Path Online Class
This was a unique online program studying Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior from October, 2020 thru February 2021. The success of...
Feb 8, 2021


Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel
Women, Wisdom and The Buddhist Path The awakening of feminine energy in modern times Feminine wisdom or prajnaparamita in Sanskrit is...
Jun 4, 2020


Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche
Resting in the True Nature of Mind: Essential Meditation Instructions Commentary on a text by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche In 2019, we were...
Oct 27, 2019


Ringu Tulku Rinpoche: Intelligent Heart
Intelligent Heart Devotion in the Buddhist Path October 5, 2019 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Whittier Room at Swarthmore Quaker Meeting. The Tibetan...
Oct 5, 2019


Changling Rinpoche
We were honored Changling Rinpoche joined us in our new shrine room for three days of instruction. August 16, 17, & 18, 2019 Becoming...
Aug 16, 2019


Vajra Assembly with Judy Lief
Ground, Path & Fruition of Mahamudra An introduction to the vajra assembly teachings of Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche With Judy...
Apr 5, 2019


Anam Thubten
The wisdom of meditation in everyday life. We were honored to Anam Thubten for a public talk on April 1, 2019. How can a regular...
Apr 1, 2019


Phakchok Rinpoche & Erric Solomon
We were pleased to host Phakchok Rinpoche and Erric Solomon for several days in November, 2018. 11/3/2018 Philadelphia Ethical Society,...
Feb 2, 2019


Anam Thubten
We were honored to host Anam Thubten for a talk entitled “Three Aspects of Meditation.” Philadelphia Ethical Society in Philadelphia, PA
Aug 13, 2018


Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Swarthmore Friends Meeting House. Swarthmore, PA We were honored to host Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche in May of 2018 for a talk at Swarthmore...
May 21, 2018


Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
“Buddhism for the 21st Century” April 28, 2017 Swarthmore College Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche is acknowledged as one of the foremost...
Apr 28, 2017


Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
We were honored to host a teaching by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche entitled “Four Dharmas of Gampopa.” Swarthmore Friends Meeting House,...
Nov 4, 2016


Sangngag Rinpoche
We were delighted to present “The Buddha’s wisdom in a modern world, an evening teaching with Sangngag Rinpoche.” Pendle Hill,...
Aug 2, 2016


Phakchok Rinpoche
Hear the recorded talk Pendle Hill, Wallingford, PA We were pleased to host our first event for Phakchok Rinpoche. Rinpoche gave a talk...
Aug 20, 2015


Changling Rinpoche
Calm Abiding/Insight Meditation Bringing the wisdom of mindfulness-awareness meditation into our everyday life. August 6, 2010 The Kagyu...
Aug 6, 2010
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