Meditation for Beginners: How to Practice
Tuesdays | 7:15pm - 8:15pm
at iShine Yoga & Wellness, 16507 Northcross Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
with modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu
$12/class, free for members
“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, or have you at least tried? 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 meditation practice. Each class will include at least one guided breathing meditation for ten or fifteen minutes, teachings, and at least one guided meditation on the teachings. Topics will include how to start training in meditation, as well as how to 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 at the class, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook
August 19 - Introduction: Happiness from a Different Source
August 26 - Meditation Basics: What is Meditation?
September 2 - Making Our Mind Peaceful: The Benefits of Meditation
September 9 - Reducing Distractions: How to Begin Meditation
September 16 - Reincarnation and Karma: Background Knowledge for Meditation
September 23 - A Daily Practice: How to Meditate
September 30 - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: Our Precious Human Life
About the Teacher
Gen Norbu was ordained 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 in the New Kadampa Tradition of modern 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.