Introduction to the Path to Enlightenment: Mahayana Buddhist Meditation
Wednesdays | 6:30-7:45pm
Meditation classes for everyone with modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu
Cost: $15/class, free for members
Community Dinner 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. Wednesday Night Class is $15/person, members free. This includes Community Dinner after class.
• We’re building community on Wednesday nights. You’re invited to be a part of it!
“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 in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook
November 26 - Transforming Suffering into Peace: Great Compassion
December 3 - Transforming Suffering into Joy: Taking
December 10 - Meditation on Happiness: Wishing Love
December 17 - Meditation on Happiness and Joy: Giving
December 24 - Class Break: National Holiday
December 31 - Special Class: Reflections and Resolutions w/ 100 lights
January 7 - Meditation on Enlightenment: Bodhichitta
January 14 - How to Become a Better Meditator: Tranquil Abiding
January 21 - Introduction to Meditation on Emptiness: Superior Seeing
January 28 - How to Make Our Meditation Practice Successful: Relying on a Spiritual Guide
About the Teacher
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.