Infinite Bliss: A Retreat On the Union of the Illusory Body and Clear Light

Infinite Bliss: A Retreat On the Union of the Illusory Body and Clear Light Michael Gregory November 12 to November 14, 2021 In-Person Attendance and via Zoom St. Petersburg Florida   Within all of us lies a source of infinite bliss, clarity of wisdom, and endless compassion. In this beautiful instruction, based on The Buddha's [...]

Witness the Unveiling of Sacred Murals from the Dalai Lama’s Secret Temple

An Evening of Cultural, Artistic and Spiritual Discovery Saturday, November 13th 5:00 pm lecture - Crystal Bay Hotel, Meditation Room, St Petersburg Join Lama Michael Gregory for a discussion on the Dalai Lama’s secret temple – the Lukhang - and a rare glimpse at the priceless murals inside the temple in Lhasa which depict the [...]

“Four Foundations of Mindfulness with Phillip Hendrick: ZOOM, Dec 26-Jan 4 2022”

The Direct Teachings of the Buddha Four Foundations of Mindfulness, the Direct Path to Nibbana Lama Phillip Hedrick December 26, 2021 to January 4, 2022 Offered via Zoom Only   Satipatthana Sutta   1. The Contemplation of the Body Mindfulness of breathing, “And how does a monk live contemplating the body in the body?” The [...]

“Bardo Retreat: The Intermediate States of Waking, Dreaming, Dying and Conscious Rebirth with Lama Michael Gregory: ZOOM, Jan 28-Jan 30 2022”

Bardo Retreat: The Intermediate States of Waking, Dreaming, Dying and Conscious Rebirth with Lama Michael Gregory January 28 to January 30, 2022 Offered via Zoom Only   When we practice well for death, then this can be the most significant opportunity for awakening. Lama Michael Gregory will guide us toward recognizing our luminous nature. Through [...]

Advanced Four Foundations of Mindfulness for Yogis with Lama Michael Gregory: ZOOM, November 18 – November 20 2022

Four Foundations of Mindfulness with Lama Michael Gregory November 18 to November 20, 2022 Offered via Zoom Only Mindfulness has to be mindful of something. There are four areas of Mindfulness that have to be penetrated in order for joy to be nourished, for our suffering to be transformed and finally for insight or Vipassana [...]

Calm-Abiding: Cultivating Tranquility and Working with the Primary Hindrances to Meditation Retreat

Calm-Abiding: Cultivating Tranquility and Working with the Primary Hindrances to Meditation Retreat with Lama Michael Gregory February 24 - 26, 2023 Offered via Zoom Mental Quiescence (Shamatha): A Description of the Upcoming Retreat and the Meditations Offered How to Understand the Meditation Experiences of Calm-Abiding, Mahamudra and Dzogchen The Five experiences (Tib. ཉམས་ལྔ་, nyam nga;) [...]