Introduction to Modern Buddhism: Meditation, Non-attachment, and Inner Peace

“If everyone sincerely practices the path of compassion and wisdom, all their problems will be solved and never arise again. I guarantee this.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Modern Buddhism

Meditation is more popular and mainstream than ever these days. Buddhist meditation has been practiced for over 2,600 years. It is a highly effective and proven method for experiencing inner peace, developing compassion and wisdom. In modern times, the presentation has been made accessible for everyone, Buddhist or non-Buddhist, but the authenticity has been maintained by an unbroken lineage of enlightened masters, all the way back to Buddha himself.

These classes will introduce the basics of Buddhist meditation, including inner peace, controlling our desire, understanding reincarnation, and emptiness.

Recommended reading: Modern Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Free download here - https://tharpa.com/us/modern-buddhism-812.html

April 23 - Introduction: Transform Your Mind, Transform Your Life

April 30 - Controlling Our Desire: What is Buddhism?

May 7 - The Power of Emptiness: Buddhist Faith

May 14 - Special Mother’s Day Class: The Kindness of Mothers

May 21 - Reincarnation Explained: What is the Mind?

May 28 - Inner Peace in a Busy World: Who are the Kadampas?

June 4 - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: The Preciousness of Kadam Lamrim