Meditations for a Happy Life – Sundays at 11am with Gen Khedrub

The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. If our mind is peaceful we shall be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we shall experience true happiness; but if our mind is not peaceful, we shall find it very difficult to be happy, even if we are living in the very best conditions. If we train in meditation, our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful, and we shall experience a purer and purer form of happiness. Eventually we shall be able to stay happy all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances.

If you want to learn and develop your meditation practice, join us on Sunday mornings where Gen Khedrub will share powerful Buddhist contemplations to heal and nourish your mind. With more peace in your mind, you can bring more peace and happiness into your world.

You can register below.

 

November 7 – The courage to care for ourself

November 14 – How to develop more equanimity

November 21 – The secret to universal love

November 28 – How to meditate on gratitude

December 5 – Equalizing self and others

December 12 – Cultivating a beneficial sense of self

December 19 – How wisdom leads to kindness

 

Note: This class will be delivered in-person and online via a Zoom webinar. KMC Boston is located at 2298 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, just a few blocks from the Davis Square T stop. After registering you will receive instructions on how to watch the sessions. This event will have a replay option of 48 so you can register now and watch later.

You can register for the series or simple drop in to any class you wish.

Everyone is welcome! $12 / free for members.

About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Khedrub, a Western Buddhist monk, has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s guidance for many years. His heartfelt teachings are presented with clarity and humor that make them accessible to everyone. Through his kindness, humility and deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings, Gen Khedrub provides an inspiring example of a contemporary Buddhist practitioner we can follow.

Gen Khedrub joins us after 13 years as Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Washington in Seattle and an additional 10 years as Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago.

“The Resident Teachers of our Dharma centers are always with you; they care for you and try to guide you to a meaningful life.”

~ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

 

Resource links:

During this class we will be using Prayers for Meditation. If you are not familiar with these prayers, and would like to join in, you can find the text via this link.

New to meditation? Try out the three guided breathing meditations contained within Meditations for Relaxation (MP3) available for download here.

Read and learn more? These classes are based on the book The New Meditation Handbook. You can order either a paper or digital version to read on your own and learn more at home.

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.

Note:

This event is being offered by livestream for residents of Massachusetts*, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine (*except those living in southern Plymouth county, Bristol county, Cape Cod and the islands; for those areas please visit our sister center at www.meditationinnewbedford.org)