MEDITATION CLASSES

 

Meditation is not supposed to be the fabrication or the reinforcement of some particular state, but simply the cultivation of the awareness of whatever is arising in the mind,

- Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche

 

CALM ABIDING - BEGINNER

Explore the ancient practice of Calm Abiding meditation (Shinay in Tibetan or Shamatha in Sanskrit). Discover the endless benefits of meditation and the value of dedicating the merit of your meditation to others. Train your mind to become peaceful and workable, escape from the trap of monkey mind, and learn new techniques, including loving-kindness practice, to face the pressures of modern life. We’ll study meditation posture with a cushion, a bench, or a chair, and we’ll look at The Elephant Path learning to focus single-pointedly on a meditation object. We’ll also offer guidance on the arising mental states of torpor and agitation, and we’ll learn to deal with thoughts and emotions as they arise.

 

INSIGHT MEDITATION - INTERMEDIATE

Once stabilized in Calm Abiding, qualified students can progress to Insight Meditation (Vipassana in Sanskrit), where we delve into the ultimate nature of mind and phenomena. Training in compassion, using the practice of Tonglen, is integral to the teaching. Students require permission of the teacher to move from Calm Abiding to Insight Meditation courses.

 

MAHUMUDRA MEDITATION - ADVANCED

Upon completion of the Insight meditation course, with the permission of the teacher, we learn this very advanced practice. This Mahamudra meditation is based on teachings by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche using the 9th Karmapa Wangchuk Dorje’s "The Ocean of Definitive Meaning.” Mahamudra teaches the union of Calm Abiding and Insight mediations, along with progressing along the path to realization.

 

The beginner meditation class, calm abiding, discusses some basics of Buddhism but is not focused on Buddhism. We welcome participants of all faiths and backgrounds. Classes are kept small to allow for individual attention and are accessible online via Zoom.

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TUESDAYS 7 – 8:30 PM

 

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