UPCOMING CLASSES

Introduction to Meditation is a three-hour program that is appropriate for anyone wishing to learn about meditation and how to meditate, as well as for experienced meditators interested in refreshing their understanding and experience of meditation practice. The morning consists of a talk on the purpose, effects and value of meditation, guided meditation instruction, sitting and walking meditation practice and group discussion.

January 5th, February 2nd, March 1st and April 5th, 2008 - 9am to noon

Please contact Tom Adducci @ tadducci@recruitstream.com with any questions you may have.  

 

This course, beginning in Feburary 2008, further introduces a student to the view and practice of hinayana and mahayana. These courses are based on a three-week seminar taught by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche at Karmê Chöling in November 1999.

In Walking the Bodhisattva Path, Rinpoche presents the mahayana path of dedicating one's life and practice to rousing awakened heart and engaging the practices of a bodhisattva warrior for the benefit of all sentient beings.

Format: Five classes and a one day intensive

Five weekday classes

1.Transition from Hinayana and Introduction to Mahayana

2. The Bodhisattva Vow

3. The Practice of Rousing Bodhichitta

4. Engaging Bodhichitta: The Six Paramitas

5. Ultimate Bodhichitta

One day intensive

6. The Heart Sutra / Wisdom and Compassion
7. Dharma Exchange

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