Introduction to Buddhism
Friday Mornings | 10:00 – 11:15am
We are exploring the middling scope of Kadam Lamrim meditations. In order to stop of our suffering physical and mentally, we need to understand the main cause of our suffering. Buddha tells us the main cause of our misery is our self grasping ignorance. During September, we are looking at the following:
> How does our uncontrolled desires conjoined with grasping on results lead to disappointment?
> What exactly is samsara? And, what is the experience of my samsara?
> What are the actual methods to break our cycle of suffering through recognizing, reducing and eventually abandoning it?
The Friday morning meditation class is taught by Gen Kelsang Chokyi. This series is based on the book Introduction to Buddhism: An Explanation of the Buddhist Way of Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso which is available to purchase in our bookstore.
What to Expect at a Class
You don't need to be Buddhist to benefit from these practical teachings. Each class includes a relaxing breathing meditation, a teaching, a contemplative meditation, and a closing dedication.
Classes can be attended individually or as a series.
Class Dates & Topics
AUG 28 | What Exactly is Samsara?
SEP 4 | Breaking Your Samsara
SEP 11 | Transforming Loss & Disappointment
SEP 18 | Uncontrolled Desires: Learning to Break the Chains
Everyone Welcome
$12 drop-in | Book Now or pay at the door
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Kadampa Meditation Center Indianapolis
4010 W 86th St, Ste C (see map)
About The Teacher
Gen Kelsang Chokyi is a modern-day Kadampa Buddhist nun, and is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centers Indianapolis and Bloomington. With joy, wisdom, and skill, she shows how everyone can easily integrate Buddha’s teachings into daily life. She has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for over 20 years.
