NoHo Buddhist Meditation Class

Inspiring Solutions for Difficult Times

What if we could transform all the adverse conditions we experience into opportunities for creating real, positive, and lasting change in our lives and the lives of others?

We can absolutely do this. Within the tried-and-true practices of training the mind known as Lojong, we have all the tools we need to realize this powerful transformation. As it goes, we can find inspiring solutions for the problems we face right now by tapping into the timeless wisdom born from a rich lineage of teachings and teachers going back nearly a thousand years.

Inspired by one of most renowned texts of Mahayana Buddhism, Eight Verses of Training the Mind, written in the late 11th century, the 12th-century Buddhist master Geshe Chekhawa composed Training the Mind in Seven Points, which became an equally beloved and essential text for generations of practitioners. In modern times, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has offered special insights and commentary on Chekhawa’s text in the form of his beautiful book, Universal Compassion.

In Universal Compassion we can discover invaluable advice for meeting each moment as a spiritual opportunity. Every Wednesday evening, these classes will focus on a particular line or verse from this root text and commentary to inspire our training in the transformative practices of love, compassion, kindness, and wisdom.

NEXT SERIES

Mind Training in Troubled Times, According to the Legendary Eight Verses of Training the Mind

with Guest Teacher, Helen Donaldson

It’s no secret that we are living in troubled times. Is it possible to be happy during such times? Yes, it is. In fact, if we want to be of benefit to ourselves and others, it is essential that we train in authentic happiness. For this express purpose, Buddha presented a special set of practices known as ‘training the mind”. These meditations are especially powerful in these spiritually challenging times. The heart of the practice is learning to transform adverse conditions into our spiritual training, responding to difficulties with a special wisdom and skill so that we let go of our self-centered, small-minded fearful mind. Instead, we open our heart with love and compassion and in this way learn to live confidently and fearlessly.

Based on the thousand year old famous Buddhist poem, Eight Verses of Training the Mind, this course, through talks and guided meditations, will take us on step-by-step journey to ever-expanding horizons and experiences of authentic, peaceful and stable happiness.

July 2: Mind Training for Troubled Times
July 9: Setting your Sights on Happiness
July 16: Why Loving Kindness is Essential
July 23: Deepening our Love
July 30: Eradicating the Ignorance of Self-importance
August 6: The Deepest Love
August 13: The World Needs Fearless Compassion
August 20: Wishing Love
August 27: Transforming Troubled Times

DETAILS

Please note: The entrance to the Sheen Center is on Elizabeth Street
Our general program classes include Dharma teachings along with guided meditations
These classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners
General meditation classes are given as a series, but can also be taken individually
No special clothing is required
No pre-registration is necessary
Chairs are supplied
Everyone welcome!