SCHOOL OF
CONTEMPORARY
BUDDHIST
STUDIES
Evercenter
"In regions where the supreme, precious teaching has not spread, or where it has spread but then declined, may I illumine that treasure of happiness and benefit, with a mind deeply moved by great compassion."
—TSONGKHAPA'S dedication verse
Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Awakening
Our Mission
To provide programming that inspires families and individuals to thrive, to navigate their lives gracefully, and to contribute to the world thoughtfully.
To make the concepts and practices outlined in traditional texts and translations more accessible to the contemporary mindset. ​
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More Human, More Diamond presents common sense approaches for leading a more purpose-driven life. Inspired by spiritual traditions across the globe, and often referencing Tibetan Buddhist teachings, this book offers refreshing insights through concepts and language that are relevant to contemporary culture.
"Maitreya, there are two gestures of the bodhisattvas. What are they? The first gesture is to believe in all sorts of phrases and words, and the second gesture is to penetrate exactly the profound principle of the Dharma without being afraid.​ Maitreya, it must be known that the bodhisattvas who believe in all sorts of words and phrases, and apply themselves accordingly, are beginners and not experienced in religious practice.​​​
But the bodhisattvas who read, hear, believe, and teach this profound teaching with its impeccable expressions reconciling dichotomies and its analyses of stages of development – these are veterans in the religious practice."
​—SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA to the BODHISATTVA MAITREYA, as heard and recorded by VIMALAKIRTI in his SUTRA, translated by PROF. ROBERT A.F. THURMAN
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We've provided leadership programming for
​Family First Community Network (Raleigh, NC)
Locs Naturals and More (Garner, NC)
Methodist Home for Children (Raleigh, NC)
Wake County Human Services (Wake County, NC)
Wake County Public School System Family & Community Engagement Summit (Raleigh, NC)​
We've been featured presenters at
12th Annual Making It Happen Event (Wake County Human Services, Raleigh, NC)
16th Annual NE Home Health Summit (Boston, MA)
Annharriet Buck's Wisdom & Grace Week (Washington, CT)
Methodist Home for Children, Real World Virtual Series (Raleigh, NC)
NC Fatherhood Conference (Raleigh, NC)
Trinity Valley School's Latin Heritage Month (Ft. Worth, TX)
We've provided mind-body programming for
Ah Yoga (New Milford, CT)
Barcelona Wine Bar (Raleigh, NC)
Breathing Room (New Haven, CT)
Charym (Litchfield, CT)
Club 24 (New Milford, CT)
Cotton House (Cary, NC)
Ebony Racquet Club (Raleigh, NC)
Full Bloom Coffee Roasters (Garner, NC)
Garner Police Department (Garner, NC)
Garner Recreation Center (Garner, NC)
Garner Senior High Varsity Football (Garner, NC)
Grove Summer Camp (Litchfield County, CT)
House of Vaega (Raleigh, NC)
Ignite Online Academy (Durham, NC)
Judy Black Memorial Park & Gardens (Washington, CT)
Las Ramblas (Raleigh, NC)
Lululemon (Danbury, CT)
March Farm (Bethlehem, CT)
Methodist Home for Children, Leadership Retreat (Emerald Isle, NC)
Millbrook High School (Raleigh, NC)
Namaste Bookshop (New York, NY)
Nepal Yoga Academy (Bhaktapur, Nepal)
O-Ku Sushi (Raleigh, NC)
Ruby Tree (Woodbury, CT)
ServiceTrade (Raleigh, NC)
The Mayflower Inn & Spa (Washington, CT)
Troutbeck (Amenia, NY) ​
West Johnston High School (Benson, NC)
OUR TEAM • OUR TEAM • OUR TEAM • OUR TEAM • OUR TEAM • OUR TEAM • OUR TEAM • OUR TEAM • OUR TEAM • OUR TEAM • OUR TEAM
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Operations
bio coming soon
Baptiste
Outreach & Teacher Training
Baptiste is an instructor, musician, and graduate of Nepal Yoga Academy. He is currently completing his 500hr RYT with Menla / Tibet House US.
Ulaani
Media
Ulaani is a designer and graduate of Parsons (NYC) and Nepal Yoga Academy.
Adi
Director
"Coach" Adi is a nonsectarian contemplative, teacher, author, and music producer.
