What are the “monsters” we encounter within ourselves?

Fear, self-doubt, anger, craving, distraction, and the impulse to avoid discomfort can sometimes feel as powerful as any creature from a myth. In Buddhist teachings, these inner obstacles are often represented by Māra—the forces that confuse the mind, strengthen harmful habits, and prevent us from recognizing our innate wisdom and compassion.

Karuna Buddhist Center invites you to Māras, Monsters, and Demons: What Buddhism Can […]

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.

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.

🌿 Why We Created This Store

This isn’t just merchandise.

It’s an extension of practice.

Every design […]