The Interdependence Project | Secular Buddhist Meditation and Living with Mindfulness

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Beyond Mindfulness: A Guide to Buddhist Meditation Techniques - Home Study

A Six Week Practice Intensive - No Class 11/26 Looking for the in-person course? Click here. Audio Lectures are available a few days following the class session. They're available in mp3 format and may be streamed from the website or downloaded and listened to at your convenience. The...

Study at Home - Self or Nonself: A Buddhist Perspective on Personality

Looking for the in-person course? Click here. Audio Lectures are available a few days following the class session. They're available in mp3 format and may be streamed from the website or downloaded and listened to at your convenience. One of the foundational teachings of Buddhism is ...

Teaching Meditation - Yearlong Training Program

February - December 2015 The $40 application fee is waived for applications received by December 1, 2014. Application form may be downloaded at this link. The Interdependence Project’s Yearlong Meditation Teacher Training is a rigorous cycle of study and practice of the principles...

The Secular Buddhist Studies Program

The Secular Buddhist Studies Program (“SBSP”) at The Interdependence Project offers a comprehensive, multi-lineage Buddhist foundation, incorporating the fundamental practices of meditation, psychology, philosophy, ethics, and their application in the lives of 21st century practitioners. Composed...

Sundays - Weekly Introduction to Meditation

“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without." The Buddha There will be no class on August 31 in recognition of Labor Day. Join us every Sunday from 3pm - 5pm for meditation instruction and sitting practice led by members of the IDP Teaching Staff. Appropriate...

Posture Clinic for Meditators - December 8th

In this experiential workshop led by trained Alexander Technique teacher and meditator, Dan Cayer, you will learn to unravel the fixation that leads to a rigid sitting posture. By learning to acknowledge and even welcome the unceasing stream of sensations in your body, students will learn to...

An Evening with Susan Piver: Vulnerability and Authenticity

It can be hard to believe in the goodness of ourselves, others, and the world, yet this goodness is beyond question. Meditation practice helps us develop confidence to open our hearts to it all. This special evening is an opportunity for an exploration of practice, and the truth of basic goodness....

ANNUAL BENEFIT PARTY - DEC 7

Join the festivities at our Annual Holiday Party and Fundraiser! Once again we'll be celebrating the joyful efforts of the IDP community over the past year and looking forward to the incredible possibilities for 2015. Wear your winter best and get on the dance floor with your...

A Buddhist Guide to Surviving the Holidays - Live Online Class - Four Week Series

Live Video Class via Google Hangouts Four Week Series 7pm-8:30pm EST Thursdays - 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 - No Class 11/27 Let’s face it – while the pressure is on to be celebrating, the holidays can be a stressful time! Despite the love we feel for our family and friends, holiday visits can...

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Featured Events

Sundays - Weekly Introduction to Meditation

Sun, 11/9/2014, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without." The Buddha

Study at Home - Self or Nonself: A Buddhist Perspective on Personality

Mon, 11/10/2014, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Looking for the in-person course? Click here.

Beyond Mindfulness: A Guide to Buddhist Meditation Techniques

Wed, 11/12/2014, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Looking for Study-At-Home? Click here. Six Week Series - No Class 11/26

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Blog

Dharma Connect: Mindful City November 3

by Nancy Thompson

When you go on a retreat, there's always a talk near the end about transitioning back to "the real world." You've been in a place where people are...

Were you free to make a choice you didn't know you had? Where free will begins. November 3

by Douglas Gentile

Kleenex Karma November 1

by Nancy Thompson

You know how it is when you're thinking about something and you begin noticing it everywhere? For me, this week, it was karma. I looked up the lyrics...

Podcasts & Videos

Kindness & Compassion Training - Part 2 of 2 November 3

As qualities inherent in every human being, compassion and loving-kindness can be developed and...

Kindness & Compassion Training - Part 1 of 2 October 1

As qualities inherent in every human being, compassion and loving-kindness can be developed and...

Open Dharma Night - What is Friendship? - Part 2 of 2 September 11

This open talk is about friendship; what does it mean to be friendly with ourselves and with...