What does the Buddhist path offer?
In the beginning you will learn ways to calm your mind and become friends with your emotions and thoughts.  With time and practice you may undertake the development of compassion for all sentient beings including yourself.  You may explore the nature of reality and cultivate wisdom. Your mind will no longer be foreign to you. You will be able to let go of self-clinging. On the Buddhist path there is help along the way.  According to your interest, you may explore teachings from over 2500 years of Buddhist thought and practice –we call the guidance of these teachings the Dharma.  You may meet other people who are on a similar quest for understanding –these people we call the Sangha. You may meet an authentic teacher who has dedicated their entire lives to the study and practice of this path. These teachers are precious because of their profound understanding, kindness and generosity to share their wisdom with us.