Vajradhatu

...According to the Buddhist tradition, the spiritual path is the process of cutting through our confusion, of uncovering the awakened state of mind...In meditation practice we clear away the confusion of ego in order to glimpse the awakened state...Meditation is not a matter of trying to achieve ecstasy, spiritual bliss or tranquillity, nor is it attempting to become a better person. It is simply the creation of a space in which we are able to expose and undo our neurotic games, our self-deceptions, our hidden fears and hopes...There is no other way of attaining basic sanity than the practice of meditation...

The Vajradhatu Gate offers a method of developing compassionate wisdom and skillful action through meditation practice and study in the 2,500-year-old Buddhist tradition. It is a practice based on direct experience, rather than on blind belief. The Vajradhatu path set out by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche is based on the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, but also includes elements from the Zen and Theravadin traditions.

Shambhala

...The Shambhala teachings are founded on the premise that there is basic human wisdom that can help to solve the world's problems. This wisdom does not belong to any one culture or religion, nor does it come only from the West or the East. Rather, it is a tradition of human warriorship that has existed in many cultures at many times throughout history.... If we are willing to take an unbiased look, we will find that, in spite of all our problems and confusion, all our emotional and psychological ups and downs, there is something basically good about our existence as human beings...We have an actual connection to reality that can wake us up and make us feel basically, fundamentally good...Experiencing the basic goodness of our lives makes us feel that we are intelligent and decent people and that the world is not a threat. When we feel that our lives are genuine and good, we do not have to deceive ourselves or other people...

Shambhala Training is a secular path of spiritual training in the practice of Shambhala warriorship--the tradition of human bravery, not being afraid of who you are. It emphasizes fearless and gentle action in the world; it is open to people who follow any or no spiritual tradition. Shambhala Training begins with a series of weekend levels, known as the Heart of Warriorship, which provides the tools you need to establish a personal discipline of meditation practice and to discover the basic principles of warriorship in your daily life.

Nalanda

Nalanda comprises a number of disciplines and activities that integrate art and culture with everyday life and brings a contemplative perspective to the arts, health, education, and business. It includes such traditional disciplines as poetics, visual art, kyudo (archery), ikebana (flower arranging), and the tea ceremony.