Saturdays: May 18 | June 22

Session times:

10:00am – 11:15am | 11:45am – 1:00pm | 2:00pm – 3:15 pm
$6 per class | $15 for the day | Free for members

Based on Geshe Kelsang Gyatso‘s explanation of the Four Noble Truths in Modern Buddhism, Kadam Morten will guide three meditations. In the first two meditations we will explore true origins. In particular we will learn to identify in our own experience how we relate to our self in a mistaken and limited way and how this gives rise to all our other delusions, such as our anger and attachment. Gaining a clear experience of this in meditation will profoundly alter our understanding of the source of our problems. In the third meditation we will explore true paths, in particular how to remove this source of suffering through applying the solution of wisdom. An intellectual understanding of these concepts is not enough. Meditation helps us to take these explanations to heart so that we actual experience an increase in wisdom and happiness. Each meditation session will focus on a different aspect of the teachings. Everyone is welcome.

Once a month we will hold a day-retreat, three guided meditations based on the Thursday evening Modern Buddhism classes.  This monthly retreat will give us the opportunity to take the teachings deeper into our heart, so that we can naturally integrate them into our daily lives.  It will help us to improve our meditation and strengthen our confidence with regard to our own practice.

The guided meditation sessions, and the break-times in between, will also give participants the chance to talk with Kadam Morten in a more informal setting, as well to get to know other members of the ‘sangha’, the community at the Center.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  This day retreat is essential for those participating in the Modern Buddhism classes as part of the Teacher Training Program.

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Awakening the Heart

An Introductory Course to Buddhist Meditation

Saturday,  June 29                                                                                                

1:00 – 2:30pm

$12 | Free for members

at the Kadampa Meditation Center NYC
127 W. 24th Street (between 6th & 7th Ave, entrance on street level)

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 and a sense of purpose and harmony in your relationships. This is a beginner course open to everyone. Dress comfortably. Cushions and chairs are available. No pre-registration required. Everyone is welcome.