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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OUR BOOKS • OUR BOOKS • OUR BOOKS • OUR BOOKS • OUR BOOKS • OUR BOOKS • OUR BOOKS • OUR BOOKS • OUR BOOKS
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.
This manual supports daily familiarization with the core concepts, prayers, and components of an authentic Dharma practice. For a full explanation and commentary, check out our 13-week lecture series on Youtube, Down to Earth Dharma "Live," which are easily accessible by scanning the QR code at the back of the book, or by visiting this page.
"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
OUR WORK • OUR WORK • OUR WORK • OUR WORK • OUR WORK • OUR WORK • OUR WORK • OUR WORK • OUR WORK • OUR WORK
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
Adi
DIRECTOR
"Coach" Adi is a nonsectarian contemplative, teacher, author, and music producer. His ability to skillfully and playfully unpack the meaning of traditional Buddhist concepts and practices is helping open the door to a new generation of practitioners. Adi's primary message is the universality of Buddhist principles and their undeniable relevance to the problems of contemporary culture.
IMAGE CREDIT: DAVE BRYAND FROM BROOKE BRYAND CREATIVE
Lyra
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Lyra is a dedicated practitioner of Hatha & Tibetan Yogas and a Christian contemplative. She has held both E-RYT 500 and YACEP designations with Yoga Alliance for over a decade and has studied extensively with Tibet House US' Vajra Yoga School. Her work aims to highlight commonality between Eastern and Western wisdom traditions, with emphasis on cultivating deep, heartfelt prayer practice.
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Ulaani
MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS
Ulaani is a designer and graduate of Parsons (NYC) and Nepal Yoga Academy.
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