Omega Institute

06/24/2026

That feeling when an old song brings you right back to a summer you thought you'd forgotten ☀️🌾

If you've spent time at Omega, what sound do you remember most?

06/23/2026

By mapping shade, a new online tool calculates the best way to stroll a city without overheating.

A new online and open-source tool developed by Arizona State University calculates the best way to stroll a city without overheating.

06/22/2026

Art on art 🖼️

06/21/2026

Happy summer! 🌞🌳🌊

06/19/2026

On Juneteenth, we honor the perseverance and courage of all who fought for emancipation. Their sacrifices light the path forward as we continue working toward a more just and equitable world.

06/18/2026

What can documentary filmmaking teach us about mindfulness, listening, and judgment? Amanda Pisetzner explores conscious seeing.

What can documentary filmmaking teach us about mindfulness, listening, and judgment? Amanda Pisetzner explores conscious seeing. ,

06/17/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Robert Thurman, a beloved friend of Omega and one of the most influential voices in bringing Buddhist wisdom to the West. Through his teaching, writing, and lifelong dedication to sharing Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, he inspired countless people with his wisdom, compassion, humor, and humanity. Over the years, Bob taught at Omega on multiple occasions, leaving a lasting mark on our community and all who had the privilege of learning from him. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, students, and all those whose lives were touched by his teachings.

Robert Thurman http://bobthurman.com Robert Thurman, PhD, is a worldwide authority on religion and spirituality, Asian history, world philosophy, Buddhist science, Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, as well as an eloquent advocate of the relevance of Buddhist ideas to our daily....

06/17/2026

The more life teaches us, the more these truths seem to rise to the surface: rest is productive, nature is medicine, strength is softness, and happiness is possible.

In a culture that celebrates doing more, making time to pause, restore, and reconnect can be a powerful act of self-care. That's the spirit behind Omega's Rest & Rejuvenation retreats—an invitation to slow down and return to what matters most.

06/16/2026

Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, cocreators of Imago Relationship Therapy, explore how conscious dialogue and deep listening can transform conflict, create emotional safety, and strengthen intimate relationships.

Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, cocreators of Imago Relationship Therapy, explore how conscious dialogue and deep listening can transform conflict, create emotional safety, and strengthen intimate relationships.,

06/15/2026

Discover how learning to paint at age 40 teaches the joy of imperfection, the freedom of having a beginner's mind, and the spiritual power of letting go.