Buddha teaches about ultimate and conditioned existence in a way that makes Buddhism directly relevant to our daily lives. Understanding this makes the experience of lasting happiness possible. Buddhism does not proclaim dogmas; rather, it encourages critical questioning. Using the right meditations, the intellectual understanding of the teachings becomes a personal experience. Additional methods solidify what is reached in meditation. The goal of Buddha's teachings is the full development of th …

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Chonyi Ling is a Dharma center focused on the Tibetan meditation practices of the Nyingma and Kagyu schools. Open to all, Chonyi Ling offers people an opportunity to connect with and refine their understanding of their true nature. Rather than the complex visualizations and mantra recitation so common in Vajrayana practice, this group focuses on the direct experience of one's true nature. Chonyi Ling was formed eight years ago by a longtime Buddhist practitioner and is guided by some of the grea …