Wait a minute, isn't Buddhism a religion?

There's always been a debate about this. I fall on the side of the Dalai Lama who's says that it's been called a science of the mind, a philosophy, and a religion. It doesn't really fall neatly into a category. At All Rivers we present the Buddha's teachings in a completely secular and non-religious way that is complementary to other traditions.

 

What's the point of all this?

The Buddha's goal was to find a way to end the suffering of humans. He did and that's what we teach. End result? A happier more confident life based on logical truths.

 

Are these classes hard?

They are thorough, and address topics and concepts that can seem difficult at first, like learning play piano or computer coding. It takes some effort. That said, we take a step-by-step approach that anyone can understand. Our class sizes are small, limited to 20 people, so that each participant can get the attention they need and all questions can be answered.