Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30pm
The Art of Concentration
Improving Your Meditation through Training in Mindfulness and Concentration
Followed by optional Zoom discussions 5 minutes after class (details below)
$15 per class, free for supporting members
This class is rebroadcast on Friday at 11:15am (sold separately)
Distraction is the enemy of meditation. It is because our minds are so distracted that our meditations lack the power to bring real and lasting change in our hearts. With an undistracted, single-pointed mind of concentration, our meditations on cherishing love, compassion and wisdom will bring about rapid and profound spiritual development, and we will naturally benefit in every other facet of our life also.
In this series we will follow the clear, step-by-step instructions for training in meditative concentration taught by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in his books, Joyful Path of Good Fortune, Meaningful to Behold, Clear Light of Bliss and others, using the clarity of mind as our main object. The emphasis will be practical, with guided meditations in each session, and clear instructions for how to continue to train in between classes. The intention in this series is to empower practitioners to establish a clear and effective meditation practice in which they can journey at their own pace through the different levels of meditative concentration known as the nine mental abidings. The ultimate goal is the state of fully developed concentration, called tranquil abiding.
May 12: The Happiness of the Undistracted Mind
May 19: Finding our Object for Training: the Mind Itself
May 26: Understanding Distraction: the Five Obstacles to Concentration
June 2: Generating Enthusiasm: The Opponents to the Obstacles
June 9: The Power of Mindfulness with Alice Fox
June 16: Concentration: Learning to Peacefully Abide with Doug Cuomo
FREE POST-CLASS ZOOM DISCUSSION

DETAILS
Our general program classes include Dharma teachings along with guided meditations
Each class is self-contained and is also presented as part of a series. Drop into any class you like
These classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners
No special clothing is required
Everyone welcome!
Read our online and in person class terms and conditions
Headphones are available for those who are hard of hearing. Please contact [email protected] to reserve a pair
Please see our current Covid-19 guidelines here
CLASS LOCATION
Offered In Person and Online
MAIN CENTER LOCATION

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