Contemplative Views and Practices

Contemplative practice is an essential part of human experience.  Through contemplative practices, people cultivate wisdom, nourish insight, and develop capacities to serve others.  Through programs supportive of students, teachers and practice communities, Hemera seeks to open pathways to practice, removing obstacles and allowing contemplative wisdom to flourish.

With a particular focus on the Buddhist traditions and teachings, we offer a variety of programs with the perspective that: 

  • the paths of insight and peace found in contemplative practices should be available to all who wish to engage them;

  • skilled and wise teachers and healthy communities of practice are key resources for students; and

  • methods of training the mind and heart developed in Buddhism and other contemplative traditions can support people to engage the critical issues of our time.

Our areas of focus are: