Welcome
We believe the path to reducing suffering and dissatisfaction in the world is fairly simple: develop an attitude of ongoing kindness and clarity in your life, and maintain a daily habit of quiet observation.
Based on the teachings of the Buddha, our approach is Western and non-sectarian, fostering an open and non-dogmatic spirit of inquiry.
Our sessions include introductory meditation classes, a weekly speculative philosophy group, and instruction in a variety of traditional Buddhist meditations.
No experience is necessary to participate in most of our sessions. We invite you to attend weekly groups in person, for those fully vaccinated, or online, and to participate in retreats and workshops.
Everyone is welcome.
Our Weekly Sessions
All times cited are Central Time.
For more information or Zoom links for various sessions, please contact Brian McLeod at riverandbridge@gmail.com
Intro to Meditation
Two to three times per year we hold an eight-week course to introduce simple secular meditation practices to people new to meditation.
Starting January 27, 2026 we will have a ten-week Intro led by Jarett Myskiw. All welcome (including late starters).
Morning Meditation
Open meditation sits for anyone who would like to join. In-person and Zoom sessions.
Tuesdays
7:00 - 7:40 a.m.
Sadhana Study Group
Ongoing study of various Tibetan Vajrayana meditations, with presentations from group members from time to time.
Currently joined with the Thursday morning seminar.
Seminar: Birth, Sickness, Old Age and Dying
Group study and presentation on themes related to birth, sickness, aging and dying.
Through the winter of 2025-26 we are studying a chapter a week of Mingyur Rinpoche’s book In Love With the World.
Thursdays at 10:00 am Central
Zoom and In-Person
Thursday Study Group
Our Thursday evening sessions have been going on since 2007. These sessions explore topics arising from the teachings of the Buddha, as well as a range of studies that include community development, neuroscience, and other speculative topics related to insight into dissatisfaction and struggle.
Teaching 7 pm - 8:15 pm Central
Meditation 8:15 pm - 9 pm Central
Zoom and In-person
Retreats
We occasionally offer in-person day retreats at our centre in Winnipeg. We occasionally also offer multi-day residential retreats at rented retreat spaces in Manitoba. Retreats will be announced here or, if you are on the mailing list, will be detailed there.
“I tell you, monks, that struggle and dissatisfaction result either in bewilderment or in search.”
— The Buddha
