When we find ourselves in medical, emotional or other crisis situations, the usual perceptions and worldviews that previously supported us often break down, and many times we are carried away by a vortex of actions and reactions. In such situations, it is important to learn how we can avoid burdening ourselves with unnecessary suffering, by distinguishing the “objective” situation that we are dealing with from the additional suffering that arises through our reactions, interpretations and habits.

Buddhist practice, which is based on theoretical principles coupled with meditation practice, focuses precisely on this: the ability to distinguish unavoidable pain from unnecessary suffering.

Modern society tends to estrange sick, aging, and disabled people, and especially any mention of death and the finiteness of life. When sickness or crisis bring us to the verge of death, we sometimes find that death is very frightening, and when that occurs it paralyzes us and our dear ones .The sick often find themselves isolated, severed from the possibility of speaking freely with their companions and loved ones, trapped in constructs of silence and estrangement that bring about great suffering.

As part of our practice and study of the Buddhist tradition, we choose to open up to life in its entirety, including sickness, old age and death. We find that there is great strength in this approach, and we strive to share it with others.

We offer a support system intended for any person who is in crisis or facing challenges, and who is willing to explore ways in which he or she can help themselves, and subsequently others around them.