New Year, New Habits: How to Become a Better Meditator in Six Weeks

“Since inner peace is the source of all happiness, we can see how important meditation is.” - The New Meditation Handbook, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Do you meditate regularly, or have you at least tried to meditate? More and more people are realizing that meditation is essential for our peace and happiness. Starting a daily meditation practice doesn’t have to be difficult, and meditating doesn’t have to take a long time. (In fact, less might be more, so to speak, in the beginning).

In these classes, Gen Norbu will introduce the basics of a sustainable and fruitful meditation practice. Each class will include at least one guided breathing meditation for 10-15 minutes, teachings, and at least one guided meditation on the teachings. Topics will include how to start a daily meditation practice, as well as how to improve and progress in meditation practice. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - https://tharpa.com/us/the-new-meditation-handbook.html

December 31 - Introduction: Happiness from a Different Source with NYE Brunch after class

January 7 - Meditation Fundamentals: What is Meditation?

January 14 - Making Our Mind Peaceful: The Benefits of Meditation

January 21 - Stopping Distractions, Reducing Stress: How to Begin Meditation

January 28 - Reincarnation and Karma: Background Knowledge for Meditation

February 4 - A Meditation Practice: How to Meditate