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Secular Buddhist Essentials is a 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. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, a...

Secular Buddhist Essentials is a 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. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, autho...

Secular Buddhist Essentials is a 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. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, a...

Secular Buddhist Essentials is a 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. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teache...

Secular Buddhist Essentials is a 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. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a te...

Secular Buddhist Essentials is a 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. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is...

Secular Buddhist Essentials is a 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. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa...

Secular Buddhist Essentials is a 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. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable T...

SBT Sangha Spotlight

This interview series shines a light on the lives and journeys of our community members. Hosted by our dear Tenzin Tashi, each episode features heartfelt conversations with fellow SBT Sangha members as they share their unique paths.

SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while emphasizing and prioritizing thos...

Secular Buddhist Essentials is a 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. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerab...

Secular Buddhist Essentials is a 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. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠⁠

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Ven...

What the Buddha Taught.

Secular Buddhist Essentials: Episode 3

Secular Buddhist Essentials is a 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. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠⁠

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Bud...

What is Buddhism?

Secular Buddhist Essentials: Episode 2

Secular Buddhist Essentials is a 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. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: ⁠https://sbtonline.org/sbe/⁠

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhis...

Program Orientation

Secular Buddhist Essentials: Episode 1

Secular Buddhist Essentials is a 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. Our aim is to inform and guide without sharing presumptions of what to believe. Learn more about this program at: https://sbtonline.org/sbe/

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT –The Secular Buddhist Tra...

SBT Sangha SpotlightThis interview series shines a light on the lives and journeys of our community members. Hosted by our dear Tenzin Tashi, each episode features heartfelt conversations with fellow SBT Sangha members as they share their unique paths.

SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while emphasizing and prioritizing those aspects that we d...

Saka Dawa, also known as Vesak, Vishakha, Buddha Jayanti,Buddha Purnima, and Buddha Day, is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana (passing away) of the Buddha. Traditionally, during the month of Saka Dawa, practitioners work to attain merit (good karma) gained through study, practice, reciting sutras and mantras, engaging in pilgrimages, circumambulating monasteries and holy sites, and by performing acts of altruism and generosity. SBT, following the Western calendar, celebrates Saka Dawa throughout the month of June, with a strong emphasis placed on the last week, culminating in our ‘Day of Observance online retreat and cel...

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India.

SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India.

SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 3

This 5-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice, 

Our Program Text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ktpE6VdZHvtkBGeerh8n5gyYmlVOYDuJ/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. Venerable Tarpa offers a modern and progressive presentation of...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 3 

This 5-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice, 

Our Program Text

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ktpE6VdZHvtkBGeerh8n5gyYmlVOYDuJ/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. Venerable Tarpa offers a modern and prog...

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India.

SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 3

This 5-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice, 

Our Program Text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ktpE6VdZHvtkBGeerh8n5gyYmlVOYDuJ/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. Venerable Tarpa offers a modern and progressive presentation of...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 3 

This 5-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice, 

Our Program Text

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ktpE6VdZHvtkBGeerh8n5gyYmlVOYDuJ/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. Venerable Tarpa offers a modern and prog...

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India.

SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 3

This 5-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice, 

Our Program Text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ktpE6VdZHvtkBGeerh8n5gyYmlVOYDuJ/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. Venerable Tarpa offers a modern and progressive presentation of...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 3 

This 5-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice.,

Our Program Text

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ktpE6VdZHvtkBGeerh8n5gyYmlVOYDuJ/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. Venerable Tarpa offers a modern and pro...

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India.

SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 3

This 5-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice, 

Our Program Text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ktpE6VdZHvtkBGeerh8n5gyYmlVOYDuJ/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. Venerable Tarpa offers a modern and progressive presentation of...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 3 

This 5-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice, 

Our Program Text

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ktpE6VdZHvtkBGeerh8n5gyYmlVOYDuJ/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. Venerable Tarpa offers a modern and prog...

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India.

SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 3 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 5-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice, 

Our Program Text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ktpE6VdZHvtkBGeerh8n5gyYmlVOYDuJ/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 3 

This 5-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice, 

Our Program Text

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ktpE6VdZHvtkBGeerh8n5gyYmlVOYDuJ/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. Venerable Tarpa offers a modern and prog...

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India.

SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...

--- SBT Sangha Spotlight ---This interview series shines a light on the lives and journeys of our community members. Hosted by our dear Tenzin Tashi, each episode features heartfelt conversations with fellow SBT Sangha members as they share their unique paths. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while emphasizing and prioritizing those aspects that we deem most cred...

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India.

SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India.

SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 2 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice. 

Our Program Text

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zd_PJGJvP6GdxkI_7BnDaSMhWhcTy0hw/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in B...

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India.

SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 2 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice. 

Our Program Text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zd_PJGJvP6GdxkI_7BnDaSMhWhcTy0hw/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist mon...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 2 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice. 

Our Program Text

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zd_PJGJvP6GdxkI_7BnDaSMhWhcTy0hw/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in B...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 2 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice. 

Our Program Text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zd_PJGJvP6GdxkI_7BnDaSMhWhcTy0hw/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist mon...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 2 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares a deeper exploration of meditation and mindfulness practice. 

Our Program Text

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zd_PJGJvP6GdxkI_7BnDaSMhWhcTy0hw/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in B...

SBT Curriculum Commentary Text

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Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India.

SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT...

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India.

SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India.

SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 1 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares the basics of meditation and mindfulness practice. 

Our Program Text ⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gW_WWGT18x8Pt8MyiU-Z2p4tTuB-hYQx/view?usp=sharing⁠⁠ 

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist mona...

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India.

SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 1 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares the basics of meditation and mindfulness practice. Our Program Text: ⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gW_WWGT18x8Pt8MyiU-Z2p4tTuB-hYQx/view?usp=sharing⁠⁠ 

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. Venerable Tarpa offers a modern and pr...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 1 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares the basics of meditation and mindfulness practice. 

Our Program Text ⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gW_WWGT18x8Pt8MyiU-Z2p4tTuB-hYQx/view?usp=sharing⁠ 

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist...

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India.

SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...

Introduction to Meditation: Level 1 is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares the basics of meditation and mindfulness practice. 

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Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. Venerable Tarpa off...

Introduction to Meditation: Level - 1 - is part one of our three-part SBT Introduction to Meditation Series. This 3-week program shares the basics of meditation and mindfulness practice. 

Our Program Text
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Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decad...

The bodhisattva intention – Contemplate your wish and determination to awaken for the benefit of all sentient beings. This is the altruistic intention of the bodhisattva, who selflessly, with motherly intent, strives to awaken for the benefit of all sentient beings.

SBT Mind-Training - Program Text  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S6wgGS57Qc61RaDe4E9aFBI5B58hbXAc/view?usp=sharing⁠

Giving and taking – visualize taking on the suffering of others, while giving back to them your own happinessand love. This is done by imagining breathing in others’ suffering as black smoke, which you then purify with yourown goodness, then breathing it out and back to them as pure white smoke. Operating like a karma purifying machine.

SBT Mind-Training - Program Text  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S6wgGS57Qc61RaDe4E9aFBI5B58hbXAc/view?usp=sharing

Self-cherishing and cherishing others Contemplate how self-cherishing (selfishness/narcissism) isthe cause of great suffering. That by believing that our own needs and happiness are more important than the needs and happiness of others, we act and behave in ways that create suffering for others and ourselves, in the form of greed,selfishness, hatred, anger, and envy, which alienates us from others.  Contemplate how cherishing others (altruism) is the cause ofgenuine happiness. That by believing that all of our needs and happiness are interdependent, we act and behave in ways that create happiness for all, in the form of care, l...

Today's topic and contemplation is – ‘Exchanging self and other’. Contemplate on exchanging others’ perspectives with your own. Recognize how we all share and suffer from the same human limitations which we all strive to overcome, our ignorance, confusion, insecurities, immaturity,obsessive attachments, aversions, selfishness, lack of self-control, anxiety, laziness, etc. When meeting others, exchange yourself with them, imagining them as yourself, and yourself as them, while examining the different perspectives that arise.   

SBT Mind-Training - Program Text  ⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S6wgGS57Qc61RaDe4E9aFBI5B58hbXAc/view?usp=sharing

The kindness of our mothers and fathers – Imagine and contemplate all beings as your mothers and fathers. Throughout your day, imagine everyone you meet as your mother or father. Try to actually feel the affection given andreceived through the experience.
Acknowledge their love – Acknowledge and appreciate the love shown by these mothers and fathers, while considering all that they had done and sacrificed for you, including the difficulties they went through to care for you.
Recognize your debt –contemplate on the debt you owe to all these mothers and fathers, and your responsibility to repay their love and ki...

Equanimity (equality) – Visualize three groups of people in front of you: friends on the right, strangers in the middle, and enemies on the left. Contemplate how easily friends can become enemies, enemies can become friends, and howstrangers can become either. Reflect on how all these groups are primarily the same, sharing the same desire for happiness and not to suffer. Try to generate compassion and appreciation for them equally, realizing the fundamentalequality that underlies all sentient life.

SBT Mind-Training - Program Text  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S6wgGS57Qc61RaDe4E9aFBI5B58hbXAc/view?usp...

SBT Six-Day Mind-Training Program

Mind-training, or more appropriately ‘heart-training’, is a practice with the aim of cultivating and attaining bodhichitta – the altruistic mind of awakening.

SBT Mind-Training Program Text. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S6wgGS57Qc61RaDe4E9aFBI5B58hbXAc/view?usp=sharing Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secula...

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Buddha, while emphasizing and priori...

Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org

Download our free Skillful Living program text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing

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Venerable Tarpa is...

Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.orgDownload our free Skillful Living program text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing

Download our Novice Level Practice Guidehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1sHE1g9sDcsHp8dDJX6wDuye71oiZr0rj/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and...

Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing

Download our Novice Level Practice Guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sHE1g9sDcsHp8dDJX6wDuye71oiZr0rj/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the...

Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing

Download our Novice Level Practice Guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sHE1g9sDcsHp8dDJX6wDuye71oiZr0rj/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the...

Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing

Download our Novice Level Practice Guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sHE1g9sDcsHp8dDJX6wDuye71oiZr0rj/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the...

Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing

Download our Novice Level Practice Guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sHE1g9sDcsHp8dDJX6wDuye71oiZr0rj/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the...

Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing

Download our Novice Level Practice Guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sHE1g9sDcsHp8dDJX6wDuye71oiZr0rj/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the...

Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing

Download our Novice Level Practice Guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sHE1g9sDcsHp8dDJX6wDuye71oiZr0rj/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the...

Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing

Download our Novice Level Practice Guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sHE1g9sDcsHp8dDJX6wDuye71oiZr0rj/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the...

Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing

Download our Novice Level Practice Guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sHE1g9sDcsHp8dDJX6wDuye71oiZr0rj/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the...

Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing

Download our Novice Level Practice Guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sHE1g9sDcsHp8dDJX6wDuye71oiZr0rj/view?usp=sharing

Venerable Tarpa is the...

Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org Download our free Skillful Living program text https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, an...

Venerable Tarpa's 2025 Losar (New Year) Address.

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. Venerable Tarpa offers a modern and progressive presentation of the Buddha's teachings, favoring a more secular approach. He is well known for his pragmatic, no-nonsense views, his ability to clarify complex philosophical points for all audiences, and his familiarity with all traditions of Buddhist th...

In this teaching, I share my experience of my recent month-long exploration of Los Angeles Buddhism.

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. Venerable Tarpa offers a modern and progressive presentation of the Buddha's teachings, favoring a more secular approach. He is well known for his pragmatic, no-nonsense views, his ability to clarify complex philosophical points for al...

Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. Venerable Tarpa offers a modern and progressive presentation of the Buddha's teachings, favoring a more secular approach. He is well known for his pragmatic, no-nonsense views, his ability to clarify complex philosophical points for all audiences, and his familiarity with all traditions of Buddhist thought and non-Buddhist traditions as well. SBT – the Secu...

10WM Practice Video - Week 10 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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, an...

10WM Teaching - Week 10 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...

10WM Practice Video - Week 9 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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, an...

10WM Teaching - Week 9 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...

10WM Practice Video - Week 8 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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, an...

10WM Teaching - Week 8 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...

10WM Practice Video - Week 7 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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, an...

10WM Teaching - Week 7 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...

10WM Practice Video - Week 6 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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, an...

10WM Teaching - Week 6 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...

10WM Practice Video - Week 5 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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, an...

10WM Teaching - Week 5 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...

10WM Practice Video - Week 4 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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, an...

10WM Teaching - Week 4 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...

10WM Practice Video - Week 3 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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, an...

10WM Teaching - Week 3 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...

10WM Practice Video - Week 2 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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, an...

10WM Teaching - Week 2 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...

10WM Practice Video - Week 1 Use this practice video to guide you in your daily meditations. Simply set your timer for the desired duration of your session and then start the video. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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, an...

10WM Teaching - Week 1 10-Week Meditation Program Teaching. This 10-week SBT meditation program is completely free and open to all, from beginners to the advanced. 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. Venerable Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The...

A sunday teaching on 'Secular Mahayana'. Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-a...

A sunday teaching on 'Awakening'. Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the positive life-affirming message of the Bu...

This is SBT's presentation of the Buddhist Threefold Path

Venerable Tenzin Tarpa is the founder and director of SBT – The Secular Buddhist Tradition. A fully ordained Buddhist monk and student of The Dalai Lama, Venerable Tarpa is a teacher, author, and philosopher with nearly three decades in Buddhist studies, including a decade in Buddhist monasteries in India. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community dedicated to Secular Buddhism and the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. SBT presents the Buddha’s teachings as neither a religion nor exotic belief system, sharing a practical presentation focused on the...

Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org

Download our free Skillful Living program text ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Morning affirmations Your morning affirmations can be found in our ‘Novice Level Practice Guide’. The practice guide, a shorter daily affirmations text and audio file are also available at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonline.o...

Skillful Living is a free six-week Secular Buddhist study and practice program founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha. A program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. All are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. For more information visit SBTonline.org

Download our free Skillful Living program text ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_KCJz3l3UOvT1QJnvMTgqzPr_g2NY8b-/view?usp=sharing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Morning affirmations Your morning affirmations can be found in our ‘Novice Level Practice Guide’. The practice guide, a shorter daily affirmations text and audio file are also available at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sbtonlin...