This possibility of awakening, of nirvana, is rarely spoken about. Do we feel that it's inaccessible, that we're not worthy, that this is reserved for an elite few? We would like to unpack this word, nirvana. Is it merely on some distant horizon, or is it something possible for each of us?

This was the Buddha's message: that every human heart, if infused with sincerity, with dedication, with commitment, can come to the same liberating understandings that the Buddha came to.

This is a six-part online course exploring the five spiritual powers one-by-one, and understanding how they work together. Enroll today to join this exploration on February 5.

The eightfold path is the Buddha's prescription for ending suffering. It outlines eight aspects of a contemplative life. Each aspect reinforces the others, creating a compound effect that elevates our meditation, ethical behavior and wise understanding of life. Join Bodhi College faculty in this six-week course exploring the Buddha’s path to freedom beginning November 14, 2022.