Introduction to the Path to Enlightenment: Mahayana Buddhist Meditation
Tuesdays | 7:30pm - 8:30pm
at iShine Yoga & Wellness, 16507 Northcross Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
with modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu
$12/class, free for members
“All the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy.” - Shantideva, quoted in The New Meditation Handbook
All our present and future happiness depends on our cherishing others - on our wanting others to be happy. This is real love, and the foundation of the compassion and wisdom that are the path to enlightenment. The immediate effect of cherishing others will be that many of our daily problems, such as those that arise from anger, jealousy, and selfish behavior, will disappear, and our mind will become calm and peaceful.
In these classes, Gen Norbu will introduce the Mahayana Buddhist meditations that are the path to enlightenment. 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
November 25 - Meditation on Unbalanced Attitudes: Developing Equanimity
December 2 - Meditation on Affectionate Love: Recognizing that all Living Beings are Our Mothers
December 9 - Meditation on Gratitude: Remembering the Kindness of Living Beings
December 16 - Meditation on Sharing Our Love: Equalizing Self and Others
December 23 - Meditation on the Deception of the Ego: The Disadvantages of Self-cherishing
December 30 - Meditation on Loving Kindness: The Advantages of Cherishing Others
January 6 - Making Our Love Pure: Exchanging Self with Others
January 13 - Transforming Suffering into Peace: Great Compassion
January 20 - Transforming Suffering into Joy: Taking
January 27 - Meditation on Happiness: Wishing Love
February 3 - Meditation on Happiness and Joy: Giving
February 10 - Meditation on Enlightenment: Bodhichitta
February 17 - How to Become a Better Meditator: Tranquil Abiding
February 24 - Introduction to Meditation on Emptiness: Superior Seeing
March 3 - How to Make Our Meditation Practice Successful: Relying on a Spiritual Guide
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.