Meditation classes for everyone with Kadampa Buddhist teacher Ann Gerhardt and modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu

Sundays, 10:30-11:30am, August 16 - October 18

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

We all want to be happy all the time, but we normally seek happiness outside ourself. No matter how much we seek happiness outside ourself, we will never find real, lasting happiness, because happiness is a part of the mind that experiences inner peace, or peace of mind. Therefore, the only way to find real, lasting happiness is to establish it within our mind.

How do we establish happiness within our mind? To do this, we have to develop and maintain a peaceful mind. This is the main purpose of meditation and the Buddhist way of life.

In these introductory classes, Ann and Gen Norbu will introduce the basic foundations of the Buddhist way of life, including teachings on the mind, reincarnation, karma, 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

August 16 - Following an Enlightened Example: Who was Buddha?

August 23 - Inner Problems, Inner Solutions: Understanding the Mind with Gen Norbu

August 30 - Understanding Reincarnation: Past and Future Lives

September 6 - No Class: Labor Day weekend

September 13 - How to Change Our Feelings: What is Karma?

September 20 - Appreciating Our Spiritual Opportunity: Our Precious Human Life with Gen Norbu

September 27 - Calming the Mind, Reducing Distractions: What is Meditation?

October 4 - Opening the Door to the Spiritual Path: Meditation on Death

October 11 - No Class: International Fall Festival

October 18 - Real Protection from Suffering: The Buddhist Way of Life

Foundation Program is an in-depth study program designed for students who have gained a basic understanding of Kadampa Buddhist practice of meditation. It suits those who are interested in pursuing a more formalized and committed group study program to advance their understanding of Buddha’s teachings. We are currently studying the book, Meaningful to Behold, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for a twenty-minute Lamrim (“Stages of the Path to Enlightenment”) meditation. After the meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations.

Meditation classes for everyone with modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu

Mondays, 7-8:30pm, August 24 - October 5

“Since inner peace is the source of all happiness, we can see how important meditation is.” - The New Meditation Handbook, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Do you meditate, or have you at least tried? More and more people are realizing that meditation is essential for our peace and happiness. A daily meditation practice doesn’t have to be difficult, and meditating doesn’t have to take a long time. (In fact, less might be more, so to speak, in the beginning).

In these classes, Gen Norbu will introduce the foundations of meditation practice. Each class will include at least one guided breathing meditation for ten or fifteen minutes, teachings, and at least one guided meditation on the teachings. Topics will include how to start training in meditation, as well as how to progress in meditation practice. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available at the class, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

August 24 - Introduction: Happiness from a Different Source

August 31 - Meditation Basics: What is Meditation?

September 7 - No Class: Labor Day

September 14 - Making Our Mind Peaceful: The Benefits of Meditation

September 21 - Reducing Distractions: How to Begin Meditation

September 28 - Reincarnation and Karma: Background Knowledge for Meditation

October 5 - A Daily Practice: How to Meditate

Meditation classes for everyone with Kadampa Buddhist teacher Nancy Fox

Wednesdays, noon-12:45pm, August 26 - September 30

“You should know sufferings. You should abandon origins. You should attain cessations. You should practice the path.” - Buddha, Sutra of the Four Noble Truths

Do you ever feel like you just want to be happy, but the harder you try to get certain things, the more unhappy you become? Usually, we tend to blame other people or external situations for our suffering and problems, but if we let go of the distractions and negativities in our own mind, external influences will have less and less power to make us unhappy.

These introductory classes will help us to see the underlying causes of our mental pain and dissatisfaction, then take a solution-oriented approach to letting go of the bad mental habits that keep us stuck. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: How to Solve Our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available at these classes, or download here - How to Solve Our Human Problems

August 26 - Introduction: The Power of the Mind

September 2 - What is Our Problem?: Desire

September 9 - Learning From Our Pain: Suffering

September 16 - The Inner Source of Unhappiness: Origins

September 23 - Inner Peace is Possible: Cessations

September 30 - Moral Discipline, Meditation, and Wisdom: The Path

Wednesdays, 7-8pm

This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. After the meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations.

This practice includes a tsog offering so you can bring a vegetarian food offering with you if you wish.

8th of every month, see calendar for times

At Kadampa Centers worldwide, the eighth of the month is Tara Day. Tara is a female Buddha, whose name means “Rescuer”. She is the embodiment of swift compassion. If we rely upon Tara sincerely and with strong faith, she will protect us from all obstacles and fulfill all our wishes. Everyone is welcome and invited to join us for Tara’s chanted prayer practice, Liberation from Sorrow.

Meditation classes for everyone with Kadampa Buddhist teacher Nancy Fox

Wednesdays, noon-12:45pm, August 26 - September 30

“You should know sufferings. You should abandon origins. You should attain cessations. You should practice the path.” - Buddha, Sutra of the Four Noble Truths

Do you ever feel like you just want to be happy, but the harder you try to get certain things, the more unhappy you become? Usually, we tend to blame other people or external situations for our suffering and problems, but if we let go of the distractions and negativities in our own mind, external influences will have less and less power to make us unhappy.

These introductory classes will help us to see the underlying causes of our mental pain and dissatisfaction, then take a solution-oriented approach to letting go of the bad mental habits that keep us stuck. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: How to Solve Our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available at these classes, or download here - How to Solve Our Human Problems

August 26 - Introduction: The Power of the Mind

September 2 - What is Our Problem?: Desire

September 9 - Learning From Our Pain: Suffering

September 16 - The Inner Source of Unhappiness: Origins

September 23 - Inner Peace is Possible: Cessations

September 30 - Moral Discipline, Meditation, and Wisdom: The Path

Wednesdays, 7-8pm

This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. After the meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations.

This practice includes a tsog offering so you can bring a vegetarian food offering with you if you wish.

Meditation classes for everyone with Kadampa Buddhist teacher Ann Gerhardt and modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu

Sundays, 10:30-11:30am, August 16 - October 18

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

We all want to be happy all the time, but we normally seek happiness outside ourself. No matter how much we seek happiness outside ourself, we will never find real, lasting happiness, because happiness is a part of the mind that experiences inner peace, or peace of mind. Therefore, the only way to find real, lasting happiness is to establish it within our mind.

How do we establish happiness within our mind? To do this, we have to develop and maintain a peaceful mind. This is the main purpose of meditation and the Buddhist way of life.

In these introductory classes, Ann and Gen Norbu will introduce the basic foundations of the Buddhist way of life, including teachings on the mind, reincarnation, karma, 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

August 16 - Following an Enlightened Example: Who was Buddha?

August 23 - Inner Problems, Inner Solutions: Understanding the Mind with Gen Norbu

August 30 - Understanding Reincarnation: Past and Future Lives

September 6 - No Class: Labor Day weekend

September 13 - How to Change Our Feelings: What is Karma?

September 20 - Appreciating Our Spiritual Opportunity: Our Precious Human Life with Gen Norbu

September 27 - Calming the Mind, Reducing Distractions: What is Meditation?

October 4 - Opening the Door to the Spiritual Path: Meditation on Death

October 11 - No Class: International Fall Festival

October 18 - Real Protection from Suffering: The Buddhist Way of Life

Foundation Program is an in-depth study program designed for students who have gained a basic understanding of Kadampa Buddhist practice of meditation. It suits those who are interested in pursuing a more formalized and committed group study program to advance their understanding of Buddha’s teachings. We are currently studying the book, Meaningful to Behold, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for a twenty-minute Lamrim (“Stages of the Path to Enlightenment”) meditation. After the meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations.

Meditation classes for everyone with modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu

Mondays, 7-8:30pm, August 24 - October 5

“Since inner peace is the source of all happiness, we can see how important meditation is.” - The New Meditation Handbook, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Do you meditate, or have you at least tried? More and more people are realizing that meditation is essential for our peace and happiness. A daily meditation practice doesn’t have to be difficult, and meditating doesn’t have to take a long time. (In fact, less might be more, so to speak, in the beginning).

In these classes, Gen Norbu will introduce the foundations of meditation practice. Each class will include at least one guided breathing meditation for ten or fifteen minutes, teachings, and at least one guided meditation on the teachings. Topics will include how to start training in meditation, as well as how to progress in meditation practice. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available at the class, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

August 24 - Introduction: Happiness from a Different Source

August 31 - Meditation Basics: What is Meditation?

September 7 - No Class: Labor Day

September 14 - Making Our Mind Peaceful: The Benefits of Meditation

September 21 - Reducing Distractions: How to Begin Meditation

September 28 - Reincarnation and Karma: Background Knowledge for Meditation

October 5 - A Daily Practice: How to Meditate

Meditation classes for everyone with Kadampa Buddhist teacher Nancy Fox

Wednesdays, noon-12:45pm, August 26 - September 30

“You should know sufferings. You should abandon origins. You should attain cessations. You should practice the path.” - Buddha, Sutra of the Four Noble Truths

Do you ever feel like you just want to be happy, but the harder you try to get certain things, the more unhappy you become? Usually, we tend to blame other people or external situations for our suffering and problems, but if we let go of the distractions and negativities in our own mind, external influences will have less and less power to make us unhappy.

These introductory classes will help us to see the underlying causes of our mental pain and dissatisfaction, then take a solution-oriented approach to letting go of the bad mental habits that keep us stuck. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: How to Solve Our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available at these classes, or download here - How to Solve Our Human Problems

August 26 - Introduction: The Power of the Mind

September 2 - What is Our Problem?: Desire

September 9 - Learning From Our Pain: Suffering

September 16 - The Inner Source of Unhappiness: Origins

September 23 - Inner Peace is Possible: Cessations

September 30 - Moral Discipline, Meditation, and Wisdom: The Path

Wednesdays, 7-8pm

This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. After the meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations.

This practice includes a tsog offering so you can bring a vegetarian food offering with you if you wish.

The Happiness Course: Moral Discipline, Inner Peace, and Love

A meditation retreat for everyone with modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu

Saturday, September 19, 10am-4pm

10-11:15am Session 1

11:15-11:45am Coffee & Snacks

11:45am-1pm Session 2

1-2:45pm Lunch Break

2:45-4pm Session 3

“From discipline comes happiness.” - Buddha

Do you ever feel like something is missing? Whether we “have it all” or not, external things can’t make us happy, because happiness comes from within. More specifically, without inner peace there is no real happiness at all. By practicing moral discipline we can create the causes of inner peace and happiness. And all the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy, which is real love.

In this introductory meditation retreat, Gen Norbu will introduce the basics of moral discipline, inner peace, and love, explaining why each one is essential for our happiness, and guiding us in practical meditations on them.

Bring a vegetarian food offering if you wish

Monthly, see calendar for times

We perform this practice on behalf of those who have recently died, traditionally within forty-nine days of their death. In conjunction with brief Buddhist ritual practices we arrange beautiful offerings such as candles and flowers on behalf of those who have passed.

Meditation classes for everyone with Kadampa Buddhist teacher Ann Gerhardt and modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu

Sundays, 10:30-11:30am, August 16 - October 18

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

We all want to be happy all the time, but we normally seek happiness outside ourself. No matter how much we seek happiness outside ourself, we will never find real, lasting happiness, because happiness is a part of the mind that experiences inner peace, or peace of mind. Therefore, the only way to find real, lasting happiness is to establish it within our mind.

How do we establish happiness within our mind? To do this, we have to develop and maintain a peaceful mind. This is the main purpose of meditation and the Buddhist way of life.

In these introductory classes, Ann and Gen Norbu will introduce the basic foundations of the Buddhist way of life, including teachings on the mind, reincarnation, karma, 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

August 16 - Following an Enlightened Example: Who was Buddha?

August 23 - Inner Problems, Inner Solutions: Understanding the Mind with Gen Norbu

August 30 - Understanding Reincarnation: Past and Future Lives

September 6 - No Class: Labor Day weekend

September 13 - How to Change Our Feelings: What is Karma?

September 20 - Appreciating Our Spiritual Opportunity: Our Precious Human Life with Gen Norbu

September 27 - Calming the Mind, Reducing Distractions: What is Meditation?

October 4 - Opening the Door to the Spiritual Path: Meditation on Death

October 11 - No Class: International Fall Festival

October 18 - Real Protection from Suffering: The Buddhist Way of Life

Foundation Program is an in-depth study program designed for students who have gained a basic understanding of Kadampa Buddhist practice of meditation. It suits those who are interested in pursuing a more formalized and committed group study program to advance their understanding of Buddha’s teachings. We are currently studying the book, Meaningful to Behold, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for a twenty-minute Lamrim (“Stages of the Path to Enlightenment”) meditation. After the meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations.

Meditation classes for everyone with modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu

Mondays, 7-8:30pm, August 24 - October 5

“Since inner peace is the source of all happiness, we can see how important meditation is.” - The New Meditation Handbook, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Do you meditate, or have you at least tried? More and more people are realizing that meditation is essential for our peace and happiness. A daily meditation practice doesn’t have to be difficult, and meditating doesn’t have to take a long time. (In fact, less might be more, so to speak, in the beginning).

In these classes, Gen Norbu will introduce the foundations of meditation practice. Each class will include at least one guided breathing meditation for ten or fifteen minutes, teachings, and at least one guided meditation on the teachings. Topics will include how to start training in meditation, as well as how to progress in meditation practice. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available at the class, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

August 24 - Introduction: Happiness from a Different Source

August 31 - Meditation Basics: What is Meditation?

September 7 - No Class: Labor Day

September 14 - Making Our Mind Peaceful: The Benefits of Meditation

September 21 - Reducing Distractions: How to Begin Meditation

September 28 - Reincarnation and Karma: Background Knowledge for Meditation

October 5 - A Daily Practice: How to Meditate

Meditation classes for everyone with Kadampa Buddhist teacher Nancy Fox

Wednesdays, noon-12:45pm, August 26 - September 30

“You should know sufferings. You should abandon origins. You should attain cessations. You should practice the path.” - Buddha, Sutra of the Four Noble Truths

Do you ever feel like you just want to be happy, but the harder you try to get certain things, the more unhappy you become? Usually, we tend to blame other people or external situations for our suffering and problems, but if we let go of the distractions and negativities in our own mind, external influences will have less and less power to make us unhappy.

These introductory classes will help us to see the underlying causes of our mental pain and dissatisfaction, then take a solution-oriented approach to letting go of the bad mental habits that keep us stuck. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: How to Solve Our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available at these classes, or download here - How to Solve Our Human Problems

August 26 - Introduction: The Power of the Mind

September 2 - What is Our Problem?: Desire

September 9 - Learning From Our Pain: Suffering

September 16 - The Inner Source of Unhappiness: Origins

September 23 - Inner Peace is Possible: Cessations

September 30 - Moral Discipline, Meditation, and Wisdom: The Path

Wednesdays, 7-8pm

This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. After the meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations.

This practice includes a tsog offering so you can bring a vegetarian food offering with you if you wish.

Meditation classes for everyone with Kadampa Buddhist teacher Ann Gerhardt and modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu

Sundays, 10:30-11:30am, August 16 - October 18

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

We all want to be happy all the time, but we normally seek happiness outside ourself. No matter how much we seek happiness outside ourself, we will never find real, lasting happiness, because happiness is a part of the mind that experiences inner peace, or peace of mind. Therefore, the only way to find real, lasting happiness is to establish it within our mind.

How do we establish happiness within our mind? To do this, we have to develop and maintain a peaceful mind. This is the main purpose of meditation and the Buddhist way of life.

In these introductory classes, Ann and Gen Norbu will introduce the basic foundations of the Buddhist way of life, including teachings on the mind, reincarnation, karma, 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

August 16 - Following an Enlightened Example: Who was Buddha?

August 23 - Inner Problems, Inner Solutions: Understanding the Mind with Gen Norbu

August 30 - Understanding Reincarnation: Past and Future Lives

September 6 - No Class: Labor Day weekend

September 13 - How to Change Our Feelings: What is Karma?

September 20 - Appreciating Our Spiritual Opportunity: Our Precious Human Life with Gen Norbu

September 27 - Calming the Mind, Reducing Distractions: What is Meditation?

October 4 - Opening the Door to the Spiritual Path: Meditation on Death

October 11 - No Class: International Fall Festival

October 18 - Real Protection from Suffering: The Buddhist Way of Life

Foundation Program is an in-depth study program designed for students who have gained a basic understanding of Kadampa Buddhist practice of meditation. It suits those who are interested in pursuing a more formalized and committed group study program to advance their understanding of Buddha’s teachings. We are currently studying the book, Meaningful to Behold, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for a twenty-minute Lamrim (“Stages of the Path to Enlightenment”) meditation. After the meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations.

Meditation classes for everyone with modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu

Mondays, 7-8:30pm, August 24 - October 5

“Since inner peace is the source of all happiness, we can see how important meditation is.” - The New Meditation Handbook, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Do you meditate, or have you at least tried? More and more people are realizing that meditation is essential for our peace and happiness. A daily meditation practice doesn’t have to be difficult, and meditating doesn’t have to take a long time. (In fact, less might be more, so to speak, in the beginning).

In these classes, Gen Norbu will introduce the foundations of meditation practice. Each class will include at least one guided breathing meditation for ten or fifteen minutes, teachings, and at least one guided meditation on the teachings. Topics will include how to start training in meditation, as well as how to progress in meditation practice. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available at the class, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

August 24 - Introduction: Happiness from a Different Source

August 31 - Meditation Basics: What is Meditation?

September 7 - No Class: Labor Day

September 14 - Making Our Mind Peaceful: The Benefits of Meditation

September 21 - Reducing Distractions: How to Begin Meditation

September 28 - Reincarnation and Karma: Background Knowledge for Meditation

October 5 - A Daily Practice: How to Meditate

Meditation classes for everyone with Kadampa Buddhist teacher Nancy Fox

Wednesdays, noon-12:45pm, August 26 - September 30

“You should know sufferings. You should abandon origins. You should attain cessations. You should practice the path.” - Buddha, Sutra of the Four Noble Truths

Do you ever feel like you just want to be happy, but the harder you try to get certain things, the more unhappy you become? Usually, we tend to blame other people or external situations for our suffering and problems, but if we let go of the distractions and negativities in our own mind, external influences will have less and less power to make us unhappy.

These introductory classes will help us to see the underlying causes of our mental pain and dissatisfaction, then take a solution-oriented approach to letting go of the bad mental habits that keep us stuck. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: How to Solve Our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available at these classes, or download here - How to Solve Our Human Problems

August 26 - Introduction: The Power of the Mind

September 2 - What is Our Problem?: Desire

September 9 - Learning From Our Pain: Suffering

September 16 - The Inner Source of Unhappiness: Origins

September 23 - Inner Peace is Possible: Cessations

September 30 - Moral Discipline, Meditation, and Wisdom: The Path

Wednesdays, 7-8pm

This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. After the meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations.

This practice includes a tsog offering so you can bring a vegetarian food offering with you if you wish.

Disconnect from your devices and busy life, and enjoy short teachings, gently guided meditations, and breaks for silence, tea and contemplation.

Our mind always has the potential to be clear, spacious and positive. Learn how to let go of distractions and access the clarity of your mind.

No experience necessary, everyone welcome.

Meditation classes for everyone with Kadampa Buddhist teacher Ann Gerhardt and modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu

Sundays, 10:30-11:30am, August 16 - October 18

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

We all want to be happy all the time, but we normally seek happiness outside ourself. No matter how much we seek happiness outside ourself, we will never find real, lasting happiness, because happiness is a part of the mind that experiences inner peace, or peace of mind. Therefore, the only way to find real, lasting happiness is to establish it within our mind.

How do we establish happiness within our mind? To do this, we have to develop and maintain a peaceful mind. This is the main purpose of meditation and the Buddhist way of life.

In these introductory classes, Ann and Gen Norbu will introduce the basic foundations of the Buddhist way of life, including teachings on the mind, reincarnation, karma, 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

August 16 - Following an Enlightened Example: Who was Buddha?

August 23 - Inner Problems, Inner Solutions: Understanding the Mind with Gen Norbu

August 30 - Understanding Reincarnation: Past and Future Lives

September 6 - No Class: Labor Day weekend

September 13 - How to Change Our Feelings: What is Karma?

September 20 - Appreciating Our Spiritual Opportunity: Our Precious Human Life with Gen Norbu

September 27 - Calming the Mind, Reducing Distractions: What is Meditation?

October 4 - Opening the Door to the Spiritual Path: Meditation on Death

October 11 - No Class: International Fall Festival

October 18 - Real Protection from Suffering: The Buddhist Way of Life

Foundation Program is an in-depth study program designed for students who have gained a basic understanding of Kadampa Buddhist practice of meditation. It suits those who are interested in pursuing a more formalized and committed group study program to advance their understanding of Buddha’s teachings. We are currently studying the book, Meaningful to Behold, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Meditation classes for everyone with modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu

Mondays, 7-8:30pm, August 24 - October 5

“Since inner peace is the source of all happiness, we can see how important meditation is.” - The New Meditation Handbook, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Do you meditate, or have you at least tried? More and more people are realizing that meditation is essential for our peace and happiness. A daily meditation practice doesn’t have to be difficult, and meditating doesn’t have to take a long time. (In fact, less might be more, so to speak, in the beginning).

In these classes, Gen Norbu will introduce the foundations of meditation practice. Each class will include at least one guided breathing meditation for ten or fifteen minutes, teachings, and at least one guided meditation on the teachings. Topics will include how to start training in meditation, as well as how to progress in meditation practice. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available at the class, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

August 24 - Introduction: Happiness from a Different Source

August 31 - Meditation Basics: What is Meditation?

September 7 - No Class: Labor Day

September 14 - Making Our Mind Peaceful: The Benefits of Meditation

September 21 - Reducing Distractions: How to Begin Meditation

September 28 - Reincarnation and Karma: Background Knowledge for Meditation

October 5 - A Daily Practice: How to Meditate

Meditation classes for everyone with Kadampa Buddhist teacher Ann Gerhardt and modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu

Sundays, 10:30-11:30am, August 16 - October 18

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

We all want to be happy all the time, but we normally seek happiness outside ourself. No matter how much we seek happiness outside ourself, we will never find real, lasting happiness, because happiness is a part of the mind that experiences inner peace, or peace of mind. Therefore, the only way to find real, lasting happiness is to establish it within our mind.

How do we establish happiness within our mind? To do this, we have to develop and maintain a peaceful mind. This is the main purpose of meditation and the Buddhist way of life.

In these introductory classes, Ann and Gen Norbu will introduce the basic foundations of the Buddhist way of life, including teachings on the mind, reincarnation, karma, 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

August 16 - Following an Enlightened Example: Who was Buddha?

August 23 - Inner Problems, Inner Solutions: Understanding the Mind with Gen Norbu

August 30 - Understanding Reincarnation: Past and Future Lives

September 6 - No Class: Labor Day weekend

September 13 - How to Change Our Feelings: What is Karma?

September 20 - Appreciating Our Spiritual Opportunity: Our Precious Human Life with Gen Norbu

September 27 - Calming the Mind, Reducing Distractions: What is Meditation?

October 4 - Opening the Door to the Spiritual Path: Meditation on Death

October 11 - No Class: International Fall Festival

October 18 - Real Protection from Suffering: The Buddhist Way of Life

Foundation Program is an in-depth study program designed for students who have gained a basic understanding of Kadampa Buddhist practice of meditation. It suits those who are interested in pursuing a more formalized and committed group study program to advance their understanding of Buddha’s teachings. We are currently studying the book, Meaningful to Behold, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Foundation Program is an in-depth study program designed for students who have gained a basic understanding of Kadampa Buddhist practice of meditation. It suits those who are interested in pursuing a more formalized and committed group study program to advance their understanding of Buddha’s teachings. We are currently studying the book, Meaningful to Behold, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Offering to the Spiritual Guide w/ tsog offering

Bring a vegetarian food offering if you wish

10th and 25th of every month, see calendar for times

This is a special Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra that is a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon our Spiritual Guide as a Buddha and making praises and requests, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path and training the mind, as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra. By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase. This practice includes a tsog offering so you can bring a vegetarian food offering with you if you wish.

Foundation Program is an in-depth study program designed for students who have gained a basic understanding of Kadampa Buddhist practice of meditation. It suits those who are interested in pursuing a more formalized and committed group study program to advance their understanding of Buddha’s teachings. We are currently studying the book, Meaningful to Behold, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Disconnect from your devices and busy life, and enjoy short teachings, gently guided meditations, and breaks for silence, tea and contemplation.

Our mind always has the potential to be clear, spacious and positive. Learn how to let go of distractions and access the clarity of your mind.

No experience necessary, everyone welcome.

Foundation Program is an in-depth study program designed for students who have gained a basic understanding of Kadampa Buddhist practice of meditation. It suits those who are interested in pursuing a more formalized and committed group study program to advance their understanding of Buddha’s teachings. We are currently studying the book, Meaningful to Behold, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Foundation Program is an in-depth study program designed for students who have gained a basic understanding of Kadampa Buddhist practice of meditation. It suits those who are interested in pursuing a more formalized and committed group study program to advance their understanding of Buddha’s teachings. We are currently studying the book, Meaningful to Behold, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Foundation Program is an in-depth study program designed for students who have gained a basic understanding of Kadampa Buddhist practice of meditation. It suits those who are interested in pursuing a more formalized and committed group study program to advance their understanding of Buddha’s teachings. We are currently studying the book, Meaningful to Behold, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Foundation Program is an in-depth study program designed for students who have gained a basic understanding of Kadampa Buddhist practice of meditation. It suits those who are interested in pursuing a more formalized and committed group study program to advance their understanding of Buddha’s teachings. We are currently studying the book, Meaningful to Behold, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Disconnect from your devices and busy life, and enjoy short teachings, gently guided meditations, and breaks for silence, tea and contemplation.

Our mind always has the potential to be clear, spacious and positive. Learn how to let go of distractions and access the clarity of your mind.

No experience necessary, everyone welcome.

Foundation Program is an in-depth study program designed for students who have gained a basic understanding of Kadampa Buddhist practice of meditation. It suits those who are interested in pursuing a more formalized and committed group study program to advance their understanding of Buddha’s teachings. We are currently studying the book, Meaningful to Behold, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Stay tuned for more info