Introduction to the Path to Enlightenment: Mahayana Buddhist Meditation

Meditation classes with teachings by Kadampa Buddhist teacher Nancy Fox

Thursdays, 7-8pm, June 23 - July 21

Cost: $10/class, members free

“All the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy.” -Shantideva, quoted in The New Meditation Handbook

All our present and future happiness depends on our cherishing others - on our wanting others to be happy. This is real love, and the foundation of the compassion and wisdom that are the path to enlightenment. The immediate effect of cherishing others will be that many of our daily problems, such as those that arise from anger, jealousy, and selfish behavior, will disappear, and our mind will become calm and peaceful.

In these classes, Nancy will introduce the main Mahayana Buddhist meditations that are the path to enlightenment. 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 in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

June 23 - Meditation on Happiness and Joy: Giving

June 30 - Meditation on Enlightenment: Bodhichitta

July 7 - How to Become a Better Meditator: Tranquil Abiding

July 14 - Introduction to Meditation on Emptiness: Superior Seeing

July 21 - How to Make Our Meditation Practice Successful: Relying on a Spiritual Guide