Meditation Events in New York
May 1, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Meditation in the Park!
with Kadam Morten
Saturday, May 9, 1 – 3pm
(Free)
Come join us for a guided meditation in Central Park followed by a potluck picnic and enjoying time in the park together. Kadam Morten will guide us in a meditation on the clarity of the mind, emphasizing in particular on how we incorporate all the sounds of the park into our meditation. The meditation will end with a heartfelt dedication for world peace. In case of rain the meditation will take place at Chakrasambara Buddhist Center. The meditation will start at 1:15 pm.
Journey to the Extraordinary:The Two Truths and the Path to an Extraordinary Life
A day workshop
with Kadam Morten
at Chakrasambara Buddhist Center
May 16, 10 – 3:30pm
($30 / free for cardholders)
Buddha revealed that there is an extraordinary dimension to our life, which he called Emptiness, ultimate truth. In this course Kadam Morten will explain emptiness. He will show how incorporating this understanding into our daily lives will revolutionize our perspective allowing us to see the extraordinary in all things. This teaching on the enlightened perspective, known as the union of the two truths, allows to recognize deeply the possibility of transformation in ourselves, others and our world, enabling us to respond to difficulties peacefully and practically. Our life becomes a journey away from an ordinary, limited and painful orientation towards an extraordinary life full of joy and meaning.
Understanding the union of the two truths will help us in every facet of our spiritual training and lies at the very heart of Buddha’s tantric teachings.
Kadampa International Spring Festival 2009, UK
with Venerable GesheKelsang Gyatso
The Empowerment and Commentary to the Practice of Buddha Maitreya
May 22 -25
Maitreya is the manifestation of the realization of the loving-kindness of all the Buddhas. His function is to guide us along the stages of the path to enlightenment, Lamrim.
By relying upon Buddha Maitreya with faith we will receive his special care, and he will bestow upon us the realizations of Kadam Lamrim through which we can solve our own and others’ problems and fulfil our own and others’ wishes.
Venerable Geshe Kelsang will grant the empowerment of Buddha Maitreya on Saturday May 23. Receiving this empowerment directly connects us with Buddha Maitreya, giving us the inspiration and confidence to progress successfully on the path to enlightenment.
On the following two days, Venerable Geshe Kelsang will give a commentary to the practice of Buddha Maitreya showing how we can continue to receive this special inspiration in our daily life.
The Spring Festival is held at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in England.
For more information on the Festival and online booking, please visit the International Kadampa Buddhist Festivals website.
Awakening the HeartAn Introductory Course to
Buddhist Meditation
at Chakarasambara Buddhist Center
Saturday, May 30, 1 – 3pm
($12 / free for cardholders)
Once a month we hold this introductory course designed especially for beginners.
In this course you will learn meditation and the Buddhist approach to training the mind. Applying these methods in your everyday life will lead to happiness, a sense of purpose and harmony in your relationships. This is a beginner course open to everyone. Dress comfortably. Cushions and chairs are available.
Saturday Night Dharma Discussion
with Kadam Morten
at Chakrasambara Buddhist Center
Saturday, May 30
6:30 – 8:30 pm
($5/free for cardholders)
Tonight’s Topic: Meditation and the Nature of the Mind. Discussing our meditation and practice with our teachers and spiritual friends is an important part of deepening our own experience. Kadam Morten will give a brief introduction to the evening’s topic, and guide a meditation on it. This will be followed by discussion in smaller groups as well as a larger group discussion with Kadam Morten. A great way to spend some informal time together and to get to know your spiritual community (sangha). Snacks included.
