Meditation classes for everyone will be led by modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu and Kadampa Buddhist teacher Nancy Fox. “Dharma instructions teach us how to make ourself and others happy.” — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, The New Meditation Handbook Everyone wants to be happy, but people often seek happiness outside themselves. The first step toward […]
Meditation classes for everyone with Kadampa Buddhist teacher Nancy Fox. “You should know sufferings. You should abandon origins. You should attain cessations. You should practice the path.” –Buddha, Sutra of the Four Noble Truths Do you ever feel like you just want to be happy, but the harder you try to get certain things, the […]
In this retreat, Gen Norbu will introduce Vajrasattva purification practice. The practice is highly recommended, especially for anyone who wants to purify the negative karmic obstacles they believe may be preventing them from gaining spiritual realizations. Participants will explore the idea that nonvirtuous actions have been accumulated and their suffering results experienced since beginningless time, […]
Meditation classes for everyone are led by Kadampa Buddhist teacher Ann Gerhardt and Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu. The classes introduce basic Buddhist teachings and meditation practices. The classes explore how many problems are caused by anger and uncontrolled desire, whether it is possible to be free from suffering and pain or find lasting happiness […]
Participants can disconnect from their devices and busy lives while enjoying short teachings, gently guided meditations and breaks for silence, tea and contemplation. The mind always has the potential to be clear, spacious and positive. Participants will learn how to let go of distractions and access the clarity of their minds. No experience is necessary, […]
Mahamudra meditation focuses on accessing and understanding the mind at its deepest level and using that understanding to realize the way things actually exist. Even the introductory stages of this meditation can help practitioners recognize the clarity of the mind and understand through personal experience the relationship between the mind and the objects it perceives. […]
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