Buddhist Meditation 101 (in person and online)

BUDDHIST MEDITATION 101 ~ an introductory course to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation ~ Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30 PM Oct 10, 17, 24, and Nov 7, 2023 in person and online ~ NO CLASS ON HALLOWEEN ~

Buddhist Meditation 101 is an introductory course to Tibetan Buddhist meditation.  This 5-week course is suitable for students new to meditation and Buddhism, as well as for people who have done some meditation in other traditions but would like to know more about how meditation is practiced in Tibetan Buddhism.   Students will learn meditation techniques that can be used by anyone to create more peace and happiness in their daily life. 

The basic Buddhist meditation techniques covered include:

• What is meditation?
• Breathing meditation
• Mindfulness meditation
• Visualization meditation
• Analytical meditation

This 5-week course runs Tuesday evenings October 10 - November 7, 2023 (NO CLASS ON HALLOWEEN), and the instructor is David Machles.

HOW TO JOIN CLASS

1. In person at Kadampa Center

2. Register HERE to participate via Zoom

3. Live Stream via YouTube HERE

CLASS MATERIALS

• Handouts 1-4
• Handouts 5-7
• Handout 8
• Handouts 9-10
• Handouts 11-12

SUPPORT THE TEACHINGS

In keeping with Kadampa Center tradition, we do not request a fee to attend this class -- the Dharma is too precious to let money be an obstacle to hearing teachings. Heartfelt donations, of any amount, are encouraged and appreciated to help cover the cost of offering this and other teachings.  Thank you!

1. Onsite at Kadmpa Center: cash and checks are accepted in the donation box at the gompa door.

2. Give online HERE.

3. Mail checks to: Kadampa Center, 5412 Etta Burke Court, Raleigh, NC 27606