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Gesture of Balance - ONLINE Book Club

Date
March 3 - 31, 2026

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Join Senior Student and Teacher, Rosalyn White, to discover your inner strength and peace in the midst of a challenging world.

Online Book Club
Gesture of Balance  by Tarthang Tulku
Tuesdays, March 3-31, 2026 from 10-11am PT



Gesture of Balance presents topics relevant to daily life that turn the mind to the Dharma: the truths of impermanence; honesty, the starting point for change; taking responsibility; awakening compassion; relaxation and meditation; and discovering and experiencing the natural state of mind.

This bestseller has been used in college classrooms to introduce fundamental Buddhist topics, practices, and perspectives on common human problems. Individuals of any spiritual background can turn to Gesture for comfort and inspiration at difficult junctures of their lives. Gesture can also be reflected upon systematically, paragraph by paragraph, page by page, chapter by chapter, and returned to again and again, each time with greater benefit. Taken to heart, nurtured in the quietude of meditation, these simple statements will open ever richer dimensions of meaning.


This book speaks to us like a good friend, offering ways to clear away confusion, strengthen self-confidence, and brighten our lives with meaning and joy.

Our weekly session will include:

Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga
Meditation practices
Lively discussions of the concepts in the book



You can purchase the book at Dharma Publishing, but you donʻt need a book to join our sessions.

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The Ratna Ling retreat center is located in the woods along the spectacular No CA Coast. The cottages are deluxe with comfortable beds and seating, porches and kitchenettes. There is space there for escape, a personal retreat of whatever sort is needed. There are yoga and meditation sessions and thoughtful, tasty vegetarian meals. The folks that live and work there are friendly and accommodating. Can't say enough good things!

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