At Karuna Buddhist Center, compassion is more than something we cultivate on the meditation cushion. Buddhist practice continually invites us to ask a deeper question: How does a compassionate heart show up in the world?
This year, Lama Nancy Burks is helping our sangha answer that question by participating in the 2026 CROP Hunger Walk, raising funds to support people facing hunger in our local communities and around the […]
This was our largest retreat to date, and you could feel it in the room from the very beginning. Not just in numbers, but in presence. Together, we immersed ourselves in the teachings of the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta, exploring practices that return us, again and again, to what is here: the breath, the body, the movement of thought, the subtle unfolding of sensation. These weren’t abstract ideas—they became lived experience, moment by moment.
Finding Insight and the Peace Within
A Weekend Vipassana and Compassion Retreat for Challenging Times
In a time of uncertainty and constant noise, many people are longing for clarity, compassion, and inner peace. This retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from daily pressures and reconnect with the calm and wisdom within.
Held largely in noble silence, the retreat will include seated and walking Vipassana meditation, Tonglen compassion […]
Finding Insight and the Peace Within
A Three-Day Vipassana and Compassion Retreat for Challenging Times
April 24–26th 2026
Start this spring with a meaningful retreat to rediscover clarity and inner peace. As we move beyond the harshness of winter and face the challenges of our times, let this retreat be an opportunity to renew the mind, open the heart, and revitalize your spirit.
Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration details.
All are […]
There is something powerful about surrounding ourselves with reminders of the path.
A phrase that turns the mind toward compassion.
An image that evokes lineage.
A simple object that brings us back to the cushion.
Today, we’re honored to announce the launch of our new Buddhist-inspired online store — created to support sincere practitioners, curious seekers, and the wider sangha community.
This isn’t just merchandise.
It’s an extension of practice.
Every design […]
We invite you to join our sangha for a meaningful film screening at the University of Michigan—an evening to reflect together on lineage, devotion, and the living transmission of wisdom. The screening is happening Feb 15th from 5-8pm at the State Theater.
The film, Unmistaken Child, follows the extraordinary journey to find the reincarnation of a revered Tibetan master. It is a moving portrayal of faith, responsibility, and the depth of […]