Upcoming Offerings


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A live online five-week course

October 4th – Nov 8th, 2026
Sundays, 12:00 – 2:00 pm PT
Thursdays 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. PT

We will explore how the Buddha’s method includes healing and rejuvenation for the body, emptying out reactivity to pleasure and pain, unifying the body/mind, and touching with the body deep peace, as the mind is freed from confusion. All the 2-hour classes will be recorded, so if you miss a session you can catch up with the recording.

Everyone is welcome.


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Sundays, 9:00 – 10:20 a.m. PT.

Sunday Sangha sessions are weekly opportunities to be in community, practice together, and receive dharma reflections from SMS core teachers. Sessions include chanting, meditation, a short Dharma reflection, and close with an optional period for community sharing and Q&A.

Everyone is welcome.


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Guardians of the Sacred Chanting Circle
with emikoYoshikami & Kareem Ghandour

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of every week from 8:30-9:00 a.m PT

This chanting circle, inspired by Dharma teachings, combines sacred chants, protective mantras, and meditative prayers to help uplift and protect ourselves and all beings. It is also an offering to uplift our world. This circle, also inspired by the Buddha, who recommended his disciples do protection chants, particularly in times of peril, strife, and difficulty. In this spirit, we offer this practice. All welcome to drop in as you are available.


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Full Moon Kuan Yin Ceremony
with sangha leaders

Saturday closest to full moon each month

Throughout the year, we gather on the Saturday closest to the full moon each month to offer the Kuan Yin Compassion & Renewal Ceremony. Drawing from the Chinese Mahayana tradition, this practice honors the eternal vow of bodhicitta—offering compassion, healing, and protection to all beings. Drawing from the Chinese Mahayana tradition, this practice honors the eternal vow of Bodhicitta—offering compassion, healing, and protection to all beings.