Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Retreat
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Retreat
Foundation Program Introduction and Open Enrollment
Thursday, January 23
6:30pm - 8:30pm
at KMC North Carolina
(528 East Blvd. Charlotte)
Foundation Program is a tried and tested way to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of Buddha’s teachings, form a connection with a spiritual community, maintain a daily meditation practice that is both focused and powerful, and make genuine spiritual progress. If you have been coming to classes regularly and have been getting a lot out of your General Program classes and feel you're ready to go a bit deeper with your study and practice - the systematic study of this essential Buddhist text on FP may be a perfect next step for you. Feel free to join us to try out the program on January 23! Email epc@meditationcharlotte.org for more info or if you have questions.
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Structure of the Program
All the study programs are based on a clear structure that includes guided meditation, chanted prayers, teaching, student commitments, discussion, and teacher support. One of the main benefits for everyone is the building of a spiritual community within the class, which in turn fosters meaningful class discussion as well as mutual support among the class members.
Students sign up to study a book or part of a book, agree to attend every class, learn the material, and to take a test at the conclusion of the study.
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About the Current Text: Joyful Path of Good Fortune
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​In Joyful Path of Good Fortune we find a clear and comprehensive explanation of the entire path to enlightenment. With this book, the author Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche offers us step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices that will lead us to lasting inner peace and happiness. With extraordinary clarity, he presents all Buddha’s teachings in the order in which they are to be practiced, enriching his explanation with stories and illuminating analogies.This book is a perfect guidebook to the Buddhist path.
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Norbu was ordained as a Buddhist monk in 2006 by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, and was requested by him to be the Resident Teacher of KMC North Carolina. He earned the title "Gen" in 2012, indicating that he is a senior ordained teacher of modern Kadampa Buddhism.
Gen Norbu is known for his loving and gentle nature and holds a very clear and sharp understanding of Buddha’s teachings. Through his teachings and his personal example, Gen Norbu shows us how to integrate Buddha's teachings into our daily life.