THE BUDDHA WALKS INTO A BAR
Free online event June 18th, 8:00 - 9:00pm EST
with recording to follow
What If the Buddha Walked Into a Bar With You?
A Free Intro Talk on Mindfulness, Real Life, and Maybe a Drink
What would you ask the Buddha if he pulled up a stool next to you?
Pour yourself something fun—cocktail, mocktail, or tea—and join us for a free, come-as-you-are intro to The Buddha Walks into a Bar, a modern, no-nonsense journey into mindful living. We’ll chat about what it means to bring ancient wisdom into everyday messiness—work stress, weird relationships, existential dread, and all.
This isn't your typical meditation talk. It's relaxed, real, and maybe even a little irreverent. You’ll get a feel for the six-month course detailed below, try a few simple practices, and leave with some insight you can use right away—whether or not you ever meditate again.
Bring a beverage. Bring your questions. Bring your whole, imperfect self.
We’ll meet you there. Registration form:
This event is an introduction to
The Buddha Walks into a Bar:
A Six-Month Journey into Mindful Living
July 3rd - December 18th 2025
with Lodro Rinzler and special guests
What if mindfulness wasn’t something you practiced on a cushion but wove into every part of your life—even in the middle of a busy workday or a night out with friends?
Join us for a six-month exploration of The Buddha Walks into a Bar, a modern guide to applying Buddhist wisdom in the real world. This book came out a dozen years ago but feels more applicable than ever. This interactive course is designed to help you integrate mindfulness, compassion, and authentic presence into your daily routine—without renouncing your everyday joys.
In July we’ll also be doing a collective effort known as the Month of Meditation, where we accumulate a massive amount of time on the cushion all together.
What You’ll Gain
A deeper understanding of core Buddhist teachings in a relatable, real-world context
Practical mindfulness techniques for work, relationships, and personal growth
Tools to navigate stress, uncertainty, and burnout with resilience
A supportive community of Goodness Seekers, like-minded individuals on the same path
Practice accountability through the Month of Meditation in July and gifts for showing up
The Curriculum
These Thursday talks by Lodro are delivered to your inbox every other week and can be watched at your own pace. Shorter talks are released in the weeks in between, offered by meditation teachers who have studied closely with Lodro for years.
illustration by Tara Vlajkovic
TIGER
July 3rd: Your Life is a Playground
July 17th: Discerning Your Own Mandala
July 31st: Being Gentle with Your Incredible Hulk Syndrome
August 14th: This Moment Is the Occasion
illustration by Tara Vlajkovic
LION
August 28th: Love and Compassion
September 11th: How to Apply Discipline, Even When Your Head Gets Cut Off
September 25th: Riding the Waves of Your Life
illustration by Valeria Sandoval
GARUDA
October 9th: Pluck the Arrow from Your Eye and See the World More Clearly
October 23rd: Rejoicing in the Coconuts of Wakefulness
November 6th: Tearing Apart the Papier-Mâché You
illustration by Valeria Sandoval
DRAGON
November 20th: Doing the Milarepa
December 4th: Joining Heart and Mind in a Genuine Way
December 18th: Making the Ordinary Magical
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Course Structure
Every Thursday you receive a talk on one of the Four Dignities (Tiger, Lion, Garuda or Dragon) covered in The Buddha Walks into a Bar
Every Monday you can join the totally optional, totally fun live guided meditation session online, hosted by Lodro, Adreanna Limbach and a slew of special guest teachers. Note: they’re recorded for you to watch later if you can’t attend live
Once a month: we gather for a live talk and Q&A with Lodro unpacking how to apply these principles in an on-the-spot way to our work, relationship to money, relationships, friendships, family and more