Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life – Tuesday, August 22 from 6:00pm to 7:0pm
Discover ancient wisdom that has stood the test of time. Though it was composed centuries ago, the famous Buddhist scripture Advice from Atisha’s Heart is full of immensely practical advice to help us deal with the challenges of modern living and transform our life into an authentic path of inner development
Gen Khedrub will introduce a collection of powerful meditations based on this text that we can use to solve the problems of daily life and truly improve the quality and direction of our life. Take the time to become your own benefactor and protector. Everyone is welcome.
Location: This event will be offered in-person at Portland New Church, 302 Stevens Ave. in Portland.
Gen Kelsang Khedrub is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston. He has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for almost 30 years. Gen Khedrub has served as a Resident Teacher in Chicago and in Seattle, and over the years he has taught special events and led meditation retreats around the country. His heartfelt teachings are presented with clarity and humor that make them accessible to everyone. Through his humility and deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings, Gen Khedrub provides an inspiring example of a contemporary Buddhist practitioner we can follow.
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If you would like to do any follow up reading, this talk will be based on the teachings and meditations on in the book How to Transform Your Life.
New to meditation? Try out the three guided breathing meditations contained within Meditations for Relaxation (MP3).
Want to go deeper? Check out the Foundation Program for a systematic study of Buddha’s teachings that can provide you with a foundation for a strong daily practice.
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