Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: Meditation and The Buddhist Way of Life

Meditation classes for everyone with our Resident Teacher, Kadam Ethan Lechner

Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, April 21-June 16

Cost: $12/class, members free

“In his Dharma teachings, Buddha advises us not to seek happiness outside ourself, but to establish it within our mind.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Introduction to Buddhism

What makes Buddhist meditation Buddhist? There are many things that are unique to Buddhist meditation in particular, one of the most important being the Buddhist understanding of the mind. Buddhist meditation is all for the purpose of solving the basic problem of human suffering. Through understanding the mind, and understanding karma, solutions can be found that are not possible otherwise.

In these introductory classes, Kadam Ethan will introduce the basic foundations of the Buddhist way of life, including teachings on the mind, karma, reincarnation, and of course meditation. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: Introduction to Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - Introduction to Buddhism

April 21 - Following an Enlightened Example: Who was Buddha?

April 28 - Inner Problems, Inner Solutions: Understanding the Mind

May 5 - Reincarnation Explained: Past and Future Lives

May 12 - How to Change What’s Happening to Us: What is Karma?

May 19 - Appreciating our Spiritual Opportunity: Our Precious Human Life

(May 26 - class on break)

June 2 - Calming the Mind, Reducing Distractions: What is Meditation?

June 9 - Overcoming Anxiety, Loneliness and Depression: Meditation on Death

June 16 - Real Protection from Suffering: The Buddhist Way of Life