A Complete Spiritual Life: Prayer, Meditation and Subsequent Practice
Sundays | 10am - 11:15am
Meditation classes for everyone with modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu
$15/class, Free for members
Community Brunch is right after class upstairs in the Community Dining Room.
• The food will be fun and delicious, prepared by one of our volunteers, no need to bring anything.
• There is no additional cost. Sunday Morning Class is $15/person, members free. This includes Community Brunch after class.
• We’re building community on Sunday mornings. You’re invited to be a part of it!
“Since you cannot become a Buddha merely by understanding Dharma, practice earnestly with understanding.” - Atisha (AD 982–1054), quoted in The New Meditation Handbook, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
We all want to be happy, but how can we be happy in the midst of all the different stimuli in our daily life? What are some simple practices that everyone can do to help their mind, both in and out of meditation? The three main practices that make our spiritual life complete are: 1) Prayer. 2) Meditation. 3) Subsequent practice in our daily activities.
In these classes, Gen Norbu will share a commentary to the preparatory practices Prayers for Meditation, introduce a special breathing meditation that incorporates the mantra OM AH HUM, and pass along traditional advice for integrating our spiritual understandings and experiences into our daily life.
Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook - US 2nd edition
August 30 - The Mantra OM AH HUM: A Special Breathing Meditation
September 6 - Happiness Tips for Everyone: Advice from Atisha’s Heart
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.