Meditation is a scientific method to transform human nature from bad to good. Its function is to give rise to inner peace, and if our mind is peaceful all the time, it will be happy all the time. By learning the basics of what meditation is and why we want to meditate, we can begin our journey as a meditator and feel confident in which direction to follow in our practice.
During this retreat, Gen Kelsang Chokyi will explore the beauty of your mind using meditation techniques that are ancient, yet modern. This retreat is geared towards beginners and includes a light brunch refreshments during the break.
What to expect? Gentle guided meditations, short teachings as well as Q&A in the last session. Everyone can benefit from this retreat — you don't have to be Buddhist to participate.
$25/ $20 for students & seniors
$40/30days [first time members]
SCHEDULE
10:00 - 11:15am — Session 1
11:45am - 12:30pm — Session 2
BOOKS & CDs
This retreat will be using the book How to Transform Your Life and Meditations for Relaxation by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. It's not required to have this book, but some people like to have them on hand during the event or read more afterward. You can purchase books in our Bookstore & Shop.
What to Expect
2 sessions with 30min break
> calming guided meditations
> short talks to inspire
> guided meditations to transform
> in person only
Register or Drop In
> No experience necessary and everyone is welcome
> Cushy chairs and cushions
Creating a Daily Meditation Practice
SAT Feb 1 | 10am - 12:30pm
Beginner Friendly retreat with Kelsang Chokyi, Resident Teacher
TEACHER
As a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Gen Kelsang Chokyi has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for 20 years and is an ordained American Buddhist nun. She is the Resident Teacher at KMC Bloomington and KMC Indianapolis. With joy, wisdom, and experience, she shows how everyone can easily integrate Buddha’s teachings into daily life.
Previously, she served as Resident Teacher for Serlingpa Meditation Center in New Bedford, MA, Kadampa Meditation Center San Diego, and Atisha Kadampa Buddhist Center in Providence, RI.