Introduction to the Path to Enlightenment: Mahayana Buddhist Meditation
Tuesdays | 1:30pm - 2:45pm
at 907 Barra Row Suite 202, Davidson, NC 28036 (2nd floor, parking in the back)
with Kadampa Teacher and Fariba Homesley
$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, Fariba will introduce the main 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 in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook - US 2nd edition
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Class Schedule
November 12 - Special Class: The Origin and Lineage of the Lamrim Instructions - Who are the Kadampas? From Modern Buddhism
November 19 - Meditation on Unbalanced Attitudes: Developing Equanimity
November 26 - No Class: Thanksgiving Break
December 3 - Meditation on Affectionate Love: Recognizing that all Living Beings are Our Mothers
December 10 - Meditation on Gratitude: Remembering the Kindness of Living Beings
December 17 - No Class: Christmas Break
December 24 - No Class: Christmas Break
December 31 - No Class: New Year’s Break
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Class resumes Jan 7th
About the Teacher
Fariba Homesley received her first Kadampa Dharma teaching in 2006 from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche at the International Fall Festival. She then began regular studies at KMC North Carolina. Originally from Iran, Fariba's nature is kind, her understanding of the teachings is good, and her presentation is clear.