The Skillful Living study and practice series represents the foundational level of the SBT study curriculum, a Secular Buddhist study and practice series founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha, a program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. The program is free, and all are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. Venerable Tarpa is an American Buddhist monk in the Tibetan Tradition who offers a modern and progressive presentation of the Buddha's teachings, favoring a more secular approach. Ven. Tarpa is well known for his pragmatic, no-nonsense views, his abil ..read more

The Skillful Living study and practice series represents the foundational level of the SBT study curriculum, a Secular Buddhist study and practice series founded on the timeless wisdom of the Buddha, a program created for audiences of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. The program is free, and all are welcome to attend - beginners and the advanced. Venerable Tarpa is an American Buddhist monk in the Tibetan Tradition who offers a modern and progressive presentation of the Buddha's teachings, favoring a more secular approach. Ven. Tarpa is well known for his pragmatic, no-nonsense views, his abil ..read more

SBT - Sutra Studies - The Dhammapada  The Dhammapada(verses of buddhadharma) is a collection of sayings of the Buddha in verse form and one of the most widely read and best-known Buddhist scriptures. The original version of the Dhammapada is in the Khuddaka Nikaya, a division of the Pali canon of Theravada Buddhism. The Buddhist scholar and commentator Buddhaghosa explains that each saying in the collection was made on a different occasion in response to a unique situation that had arisen in the life of the Buddha and his monastic community. His translation of the commentary, the Dhammapa ..read more

Venerable Tarpa is an American Buddhist monk ordained in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition. Ven. Tarpa offers a modern and progressive presentation of the Buddha's teachings, favoring a more secular approach. Ven. Tharpa is well known for his pragmatic, no-nonsense views, his ability to clarify complex philosophical points for all audiences, and his familiarity with all traditions of Buddhist thought and non-Buddhist traditions as well. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community established by Venerable Tenzin Tharpa. A community dedicated to Secular Buddhism an ..read more

SBT - Sutra Studies - The Dhammapada  The Dhammapada(verses of buddhadharma) is a collection of sayings of the Buddha in verse form and one of the most widely read and best-known Buddhist scriptures. The original version of the Dhammapada is in the Khuddaka Nikaya, a division of the Pali canon of Theravada Buddhism. The Buddhist scholar and commentator Buddhaghosa explains that each saying in the collection was made on a different occasion in response to a unique situation that had arisen in the life of the Buddha and his monastic community. His translation of the commentary, the Dhammapa ..read more

Venerable Tarpa is an American Buddhist monk ordained in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition. Ven. Tarpa offers a modern and progressive presentation of the Buddha's teachings, favoring a more secular approach. Ven. Tharpa is well known for his pragmatic, no-nonsense views, his ability to clarify complex philosophical points for all audiences, and his familiarity with all traditions of Buddhist thought and non-Buddhist traditions as well. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community established by Venerable Tenzin Tharpa. A community dedicated to Secular Buddhism an ..read more

SBT - Sutra Studies - The Dhammapada  The Dhammapada(verses of buddhadharma) is a collection of sayings of the Buddha in verse form and one of the most widely read and best-known Buddhist scriptures. The original version of the Dhammapada is in the Khuddaka Nikaya, a division of the Pali canon of Theravada Buddhism. The Buddhist scholar and commentator Buddhaghosa explains that each saying in the collection was made on a different occasion in response to a unique situation that had arisen in the life of the Buddha and his monastic community. His translation of the commentary, the Dhammapa ..read more

Venerable Tarpa is an American Buddhist monk ordained in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition. Ven. Tarpa offers a modern and progressive presentation of the Buddha's teachings, favoring a more secular approach. Ven. Tharpa is well known for his pragmatic, no-nonsense views, his ability to clarify complex philosophical points for all audiences, and his familiarity with all traditions of Buddhist thought and non-Buddhist traditions as well. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community established by Venerable Tenzin Tharpa. A community dedicated to Secular Buddhism an ..read more

Venerable Tarpa is an American Buddhist monk ordained in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition. Ven. Tarpa offers a modern and progressive presentation of the Buddha's teachings, favoring a more secular approach. Ven. Tharpa is well known for his pragmatic, no-nonsense views, his ability to clarify complex philosophical points for all audiences, and his familiarity with all traditions of Buddhist thought and non-Buddhist traditions as well. SBT – the Secular Buddhist Tradition, is an international spiritual community established by Venerable Tenzin Tharpa. A community dedicated to Secular Buddhism an ..read more

SBT - Sutra Studies - The Dhammapada  The Dhammapada(verses of buddhadharma) is a collection of sayings of the Buddha in verse form and one of the most widely read and best-known Buddhist scriptures. The original version of the Dhammapada is in the Khuddaka Nikaya, a division of the Pali canon of Theravada Buddhism. The Buddhist scholar and commentator Buddhaghosa explains that each saying in the collection was made on a different occasion in response to a unique situation that had arisen in the life of the Buddha and his monastic community. His translation of the commentary, the Dhammapa ..read more