Temple Buddhist Center

06/21/2026

Here are the slogans from this morning's Dharma Talk, and the link to the notes on Robert's website. 🙏

https://www.robertbrumet.com/dharma-talk-notes

1. Celebrate being wrong / Welcome every mistake

2. Release all desire to be liked/ loved/ admired

3. Expect no accolades

4. Accept every loss

5. Embrace the unknown

6. Welcome Fear

7. Embrace pleasure without clinging

8. Welcome Chaos

9. Embrace conflict/ disharmony (not violence)

10. Take no thought of the future

11. Live like you're dreaming

12. Live like you're dying

o   In Asia Buddhism is practiced within the context of the individual vehicle-- There is little crossover or intermingling

06/21/2026

9am Sunday Service - TBC Sunday Service - “Slogans” with Robert Brumet

06/21/2026

"The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention."
~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Being a father isn't about having all the answers; it’s about the quiet, steadfast practice of showing up. In a distracted world, offering your child your fully grounded, undivided presence is an act of profound love.

To all the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures practicing patience, cultivating kindness, and simply being there, we see you and celebrate you today.

06/20/2026

Are you navigating a season of change, uncertainty, or loss? What if this transition is actually a profound opportunity for awakening? 🌱

Join Temple Buddhist Center for our Summer Silent Retreat with Robert Brumet and Victor J. Dougherty at the beautiful Marillac Retreat Center in Leavenworth, Kansas!

This retreat is designed to help you navigate life’s changes with greater awareness, trust, and inner peace. Through reflection, contemplative practices, and the beauty of shared silence, we will learn to let go of old identities, embrace the wisdom of the “in-between,” and discover deeper meaning during times of transition.

Even though our Residential option is sold out, we are thrilled to offer a VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE option! 🏡✨ You can dive deeply into the nature of mind and experience the transformative power of this supportive space from the comfort and quiet of your own home.

📅 Dates: June 29th - July 2nd, 2026
💻 Where: Online / Virtual via Zoom
🧘‍♂️ Guides: Robert Brumet, Victor J. Dougherty, and Carol Murray

If you are ready to reconnect with your authentic self and open your heart to new beginnings, we invite you to join us online. A limited number of scholarships are available.

👇 Click the link below to register for virtual attendance today!
https://www.templebuddhistcenter.com/calendar -5b24f42d-ea53-43bf-8fd6-c1e9668aa8e0-event-c9e11fc4-9c9f-4b9b-8d6a-de1d6d0ce7af

06/20/2026

https://open.spotify.com/episode/44Dv1bkx5X80jBW7YEnODd?si=y9-zlm8VQCSBfLShoG89Tg

Host Whit sits down with Daniel Smalley — teacher, gardener, musician, and watercolor artist — for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, spirituality, and authentic living. Daniel shares how native gardening, masonry, and abstract painting have all become extensions of his inner life and healing journey. Whit reflects on his own 23-year meditation practice and the pillars of awareness, acceptance, and patience, while Daniel opens up about how reconnecting with a childlike sense of play — sparked by his daughter — reignited his art. The conversation dives into Daniel's current watercolor show, the spiritual symbolism woven into his pieces (including a striking Christ-ascension figure rooted in a dream), Carl Jung's concept of the unconscious, and the idea that the body stores and expresses what words cannot. A deeply thoughtful episode about wholeness, expression, and finding the sacred in everyday life.

Om on The Range · Episode

06/19/2026

At the core of Buddhist practice is the commitment to liberation: freeing ourselves and our communities from suffering. Our mindfulness practice grounds us in interconnectedness; it reminds us that inner freedom is inseparable from the freedom of others.
Today, we honor the deep historical significance of Juneteenth. It is a day to celebrate emancipation and resilience, while acknowledging the ongoing work required to build a truly just society.

06/17/2026

🙏Wisdom Wednesday
"You are the sky. Everything else – it’s just the weather." ~ Pema Chödrön ☁️

It's so easy to get swept away by the storms of daily life: frustration, anxiety, or an endless to-do list. But our practice reminds us that these feelings and situations are temporary. They roll in, and eventually, they roll right back out.

Beneath the passing clouds, your awareness remains vast, clear, and unshakeable. Today, if things get heavy, take a deep breath and remember to step back into the sky. Let the weather pass. 🌬️✨

06/14/2026

9am Sunday Service - TBC Sunday Service - “Simple, but not Easy” with Victor J. Dougherty

06/13/2026

https://youtu.be/M-dTTYWjBOY?is=dMoWGGw34yVnRdMy

Host Whit sits down with returning guest Robert Brumet—teacher, meditation guide, and one of our lead instructors at the Temple Buddhist Center—to explore the power of silent retreats. They discuss why stepping away from daily life is so valuable for practitioners, what happens when the ego quiets down, and how change (even uncomfortable change) becomes a doorway to growth. With the next multi-day retreat coming up in late June 2026, this is a timely and inspiring conversation for anyone curious about deepening their practice.