Meditation & Mantra Recitation: A Saturday morning workshop

The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful, to help us move to a space where we are free from worry and mental discomfort. Buddha taught many different types of meditation, from simple breathing meditations to concentrations on loving kindness and profound wisdom.&nbsp; The practice of mantra recitation is a powerful method to break through habit patterns of mind that bring us tension and pain. It enables us to receive inspiring the blessings of the Buddhas, connecting us with our own incredible potential. This morning meditation workshop with Gen Khedrub to empower you in your practice of meditation and mantra recitation, whether you are new to these practices or already have some experience. Location: This event will be held at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, located at&nbsp;2298 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, just a few blocks from the Davis Square T stop. There is free parking available, please email us at <a href="mailto:education@meditationinboston.org">education@meditationinboston.org</a> Registration: $30. At the door, in advance at: <a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/meditation-and-mantra-recitation">https://www.meditationinboston.org/meditation-and-mantra-recitation</a> Gen Kelsang Khedrub is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston.&nbsp;He has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 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.

Kadampa Meditation Center Boston

Free outdoor meditation @ Boston Public Garden

Curious about meditation and mindfulness? Let’s enjoy some FREE outdoor meditation in the beautiful surroundings of Boston Public Garden together! Discover how meditation can empower us to live joyfully, but also purposefully, and how it can help us to find some inner calm, and to reconnect with our limitless potential. What better way to relax on a Friday evening than by learning the fundamental tools of mindfulness than we can then use anywhere, anytime? Enjoy a free Friday evening guided meditation in the Public Garden with Gen Khedrub, the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston. Find some calm in this great busy city and have some fun with other meditators. Monthly Free Meditation @ the Public Garden Friday, May 9 from 6:30-7:15pm (Upcoming dates: June 6 and more!) Location: Boston Public Garden, Lagoon Edge (Boylston side) Free registration at: <a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/outdoor-meditation">https://www.meditationinboston.org/outdoor-meditation</a> Weather: If the weather looks, well, perhaps not too good for being outside, this page will be updated and everyone registered will be emailed with an update on the plans. 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 over 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.

Boston Public Garden

Choose Kindness: A special evening event with Gen Zamling

During this special Friday evening event Gen Zamling will explain how to develop an authentic experience of loving-kindness through the practice of equalizing self with others. By becoming a good-natured person we can solve our daily problems, improve our relationships with others and maintain a happy, peaceful mind all the time. Learn how to choose kindness in your life. Going deeper in the practice of loving kindness on Saturday, Gen Zamling will guide us through the extraordinary meditations that Buddha taught on the practice of exchanging self and others. We will explore how to take better care of ourselves so that we can be in a position to be of more benefit to others. And Gen Zamling will share some essential advice on how to make our practice of meditation more enjoyable and effective in bringing about the inner change that we all yearn for.&nbsp; Gen Zamling has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for many years, and has taught in both the United States and in the UK. He is currently the Resident Teacher at KMC Chicago. Gen Zamling is known for his practical approach, warmth, and clarity. He is well-loved by his students, and sets an immaculate example of someone who has taken Buddha's teachings to heart. Schedule: Friday, May 16&nbsp;7:00-8:15pm Saturday, May 17 10:00am-12:30pm You are most welcome to register for just one, or both, of these special events with Gen Zamling. Location: This event will be held at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, located at&nbsp;2298 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, just a few blocks from the Davis Square T stop. There is free parking available, please email us at <a href="mailto:education@meditationinboston.org">education@meditationinboston.org</a> Registration: $15 Friday night, $30 Saturday. Please book in advance at: <a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/choose-kindness">https://www.meditationinboston.org/choose-kindness</a>

Choose Kindness: A Saturday meditation workshop with Gen Zamling

Basic Mindfulness Trainings: meditate in Back Bay

Our mind has limitless potential. But we can easily find ourself stuck in repetitive ways of thinking and behaving. Buddha taught many gentle methods to help us transform our mind and break free from old habits.&nbsp; This Tuesday 7-8pm meditation class will take a practical look at Buddha’s wisdom teachings and how it can be applied to our modern life. Each week will include: <ul><li>guided breathing meditation&nbsp;</li><li>a short teaching on how to access more inner calm and kindness&nbsp;</li><li>a concluding contemplative time</li><li>Q&amp;A time with Gen Khedrub</li></ul>April 22&nbsp;- Basic mindfulness trainings May 6 - What is patience?&nbsp; May 20 - Being patient with ourselves Location: These classes are held at the Church of the Covenant, 67 Newbury St. Cost: $15 per class / free for members. At the door, or in advance at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/newbury-classes">https://www.meditationinboston.org/newbury-classes</a> Gen Kelsang Khedrub is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston.&nbsp;He has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 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.&nbsp;

Church of the Covenant

Free Outdoor Meditation @ Boston Public Garden

Curious about meditation and mindfulness? Let’s enjoy some FREE outdoor meditation in the beautiful surroundings of Boston Public Garden together! Discover how meditation can empower us to live joyfully, but also purposefully, and how it can help us to find some inner calm, and to reconnect with our limitless potential. What better way to relax on a Friday evening than by learning the fundamental tools of mindfulness than we can then use anywhere, anytime? Enjoy a free Friday evening guided meditation in the Public Garden with Gen Khedrub, the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston. Find some calm in this great busy city and have some fun with other meditators. Monthly Free Meditation @ the Public Garden Friday, April 18 from 6:30-7:15pm (Upcoming dates: May 9, June 6 and more!) Location: Boston Public Garden, Lagoon Edge (Boylston side) Free registration at: <a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/outdoor-meditation">https://www.meditationinboston.org/outdoor-meditation</a> Weather: If the weather looks, well, perhaps not too good for being outside, this page will be updated and everyone registered will be emailed with an update on the plans. 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 over 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.

Simply Meditate - 1st and 3rd Thursdays @ 6:30pm

Learn simple meditations that function to make the mind peaceful, settled and clear. Gain experience of your potential for inner peace and clarity and leave with the ability to take these experiences into daily life. Perfect for busy people who want to learn the basics of meditation <ul><li>a short teaching on how to access more inner calm and kindness&nbsp;</li><li>a guided breathing meditation&nbsp;</li><li>Q&amp;A time</li></ul>Schedule: April 17 - Meditations for relaxation Germán Orbegozo-Rodríguez May 1 - The clarity of the mind with Leela Dodda Location: This class will be held at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, located at&nbsp;2298 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, just a few blocks from the Davis Square T stop. There is free street parking after 6pm. Registration: $15. At the door, in advance at: <a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/thursdays-in-cambridge">https://www.meditationinboston.org/thursdays-in-cambridge</a>

Healing the Heart: Nyungnay Purifying Ritual Practice

In celebration of Buddha’s Enlightenment Day, Kadampa Centers around the world engage in a very special retreat for healing the heart and awakening our compassionate Buddha nature. Wrapped within the practice of Mahayana Precepts, the Nyungnay Ritual Practice involves fasting and making three sessions of prostrations in conjunction with prayers. Thousand-Armed (eleven-faced) Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. It is very powerful for purifying negative karma, pacifying strong delusions, receiving blessings, and increasing our love, compassion and bodhichitta. It is necessary to attend the first session in order to join in other sessions during the day. During this session Gen Khedrub will give a short talk about the retreat. If you haven’t taken Mahayana Precepts before, please <a href="https://kadampa.org/buddhism/taking-precepts">click here</a> to learn more about this beautiful practice. Three sessions per day&nbsp; 6:30am-8:30am&nbsp; 11:00am–12:15pm&nbsp; 4:00-5:30pm Location: This event will be held at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, located at&nbsp;2298 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, just a few blocks from the Davis Square T stop. There is free parking available, please email us at <a href="mailto:education@meditationinboston.org">education@meditationinboston.org</a> Registration: $30 a day / $55 both days. Register at the door, or in advance at: <a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/nyungnay-purifying-ritual-practice">https://www.meditationinboston.org/nyungnay-purifying-ritual-practice</a> Gen Kelsang Khedrub is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston.&nbsp;He has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 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.

Sunday morning meditation - April class series

This world needs more peace. We can all be a part of bringing this about by becoming a more peaceful person.&nbsp;An essential part of being able to benefit others is becoming stronger ourselves and creating more balance in our life. This Sunday morning meditation class will look at Buddha’s teachings on patience and on the practice of loving kindness.&nbsp; Each week will include: <ul><li>guided breathing meditation&nbsp;</li><li>a short teaching on how to access more inner calm and kindness&nbsp;</li><li>a practice of some short chanted prayers in English called Prayers for World Peace</li><li>a concluding contemplative time</li></ul>Eight Steps to Happiness April 6 - How to find a universal love April 13 - How to deal with difficult people April 20 - The power of humility&nbsp; April 27&nbsp;- No class - Northeast Dharma Celebration Location: This event will be held at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, located at&nbsp;2298 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, just a few blocks from the Davis Square T stop. There is free street parking on Sundays Gen Kelsang Khedrub is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston.&nbsp;He has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 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.

Manjushri Empowerment: Wisdom meets Compassion

Wisdom is a virtuous intelligent mind that sees through the superficial veneer of things to the truth. Wisdom will never deceive us. It is a mind that aligns us with reality, thereby liberating us from ignorance, the source of all our suffering. With wisdom, our mind is always balanced and comfortable.&nbsp; How can we develop this mind? By tuning in to the Buddha of Wisdom, Manjushri. When we open ourself to receiving Manjushri’s blessings, our mind is empowered to experience real insight into the truth of how things exist. The empowerment ceremony is a blissful guided meditation transmitted over centuries that draws us into the clear wisdom energy of the enlightened mind itself. During the commentary, Gen Khedrub will explain how we can maintain our connection to the Buddha of Wisdom through meditation on self-generation and mantra recitation, and thereby continuously access our potential for more and more wisdom. Schedule: Empowerment 10:00am-12:00pm&nbsp; Teaching &amp; Meditation 1:30-2:30pm 3:00-4:00pm Location: This event will be held at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, located at&nbsp;2298 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, just a few blocks from the Davis Square T stop. There is free parking available, please email us at <a href="mailto:education@meditationinboston.org">education@meditationinboston.org</a> Registration: $60, in advance at: <a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/buddha-manjushri-empowerment">https://www.meditationinboston.org/buddha-manjushri-empowerment</a> Gen Kelsang Khedrub is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston.&nbsp;He has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 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.

How to Transform Your Mind: a meditation class series in April

Our mind has limitless potential. But we can easily find ourself stuck in repetitive ways of thinking and behaving. Buddha taught many gentle methods to help us transform our mind and break free from old habits. Buddha also taught ways to stabilize more realistic, constructive and positive views, intentions and actions. It all starts with understanding and transforming our own mind. This Wednesday meditation classes take a practical look at Buddha’s wisdom teachings and how it can be applied to our modern life.&nbsp; Each week will include: <ul><li>guided breathing meditation&nbsp;</li><li>a short teaching on how to access more inner calm and kindness&nbsp;</li><li>a concluding contemplative time</li><li>Q&amp;A time with Gen Khedrub</li></ul>Essential Spiritual Practices&nbsp; April 2 - Basic mindfulness trainings w/ Leela Dodda April 9 - Love vs. attachment April 16&nbsp;- The inner strength of patience April 23&nbsp;- Taking care of ourself&nbsp; April 30&nbsp;- Non-harmfulness Registration: $15 at the door, or in advance at: <a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/wednesdays-in-cambridge">https://www.meditationinboston.org/wednesdays-in-cambridge</a> Location: This event will be held at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, located at&nbsp;2298 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, just a few blocks from the Davis Square T stop. There is free street parking after 6pm. Gen Kelsang Khedrub is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston.&nbsp;He has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 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.

Silence Your Inner Critic

In today’s culture of social comparison, it's common to become excessively self-critical, which undermines self-confidence and causes feelings of confusion and discouragement. Listening to and believing in the inner critic wreaks untold havoc: it damages relationships, impairs the ability to make spiritual progress, and prevents the realization of your full human potential. Buddha taught practical and inspiring techniques for letting go of these old patterns and ways of thinking. By applying these methods, you tap into the intelligence that recognizes your own limitless capacity for courage, kindness and wisdom. Meditations will be guided and light refreshments will be available during the break. This retreat is perfect for beginners and experienced meditators. Everyone is welcome. Location: This event will be held at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, located at&nbsp;2298 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, just a few blocks from the Davis Square T stop. There is free parking available, please email us at <a href="mailto:education@meditationinboston.org">education@meditationinboston.org</a> Registration: $30. At the door, in advance at: <a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/silence-your-inner-critic">https://www.meditationinboston.org/silence-your-inner-critic</a> Joe Kovaz began studying and practicing Dharma at Kadampa Meditation Center South Carolina in 2009. After several years of study and practice Joe began teaching meditation classes. Joe especially cherishes the opportunity to teach meditation classes to beginners and seeks ways to make his classes very practical and meaningful for participants. Joe is a lively member of the Teacher Training Program class at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston and brings great joy to his teachings. Leela Dodda was born in India. After completing his doctoral studies at Yale, he established himself as a drug discovery scientist in Boston, where he works to develop breakthrough therapies that can transform patients' lives. This dedication to alleviating suffering through science naturally complements Leela's deep interest in Buddhist philosophy. His unique perspective, combining rigorous scientific inquiry with contemplative wisdom, drives him to pursue a twofold mission: advancing medical treatments while sharing insights about achieving lasting happiness.

Learn simple meditations that function to make the mind peaceful, settled and clear. Gain experience of your potential for inner peace and clarity and leave with the ability to take these experiences into daily life. Perfect for busy people who want to learn the basics of meditation <ul><li>a short teaching on how to access more inner calm and kindness&nbsp;</li><li>a guided breathing meditation&nbsp;</li><li>Q&amp;A time</li></ul>Schedule: March 6 - Meditation on gratitude w/ Jay Lee March 20 - Meditations on impermanence w/ Henna Ahuja Location: This class will be held at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, located at&nbsp;2298 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, just a few blocks from the Davis Square T stop. There is free street parking after 6pm. Registration: $15. At the door, in advance at: <a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/thursdays-in-cambridge">https://www.meditationinboston.org/thursdays-in-cambridge</a>

Purification: The practice of Vajrasattva - a meditation workshop

During this meditation workshop Gen Khedrub will share some essential teachings on the Buddhist practice of purification and guide two sessions of the practice of Buddha Vajrasattva. This practice of visualization, meditation and mantra recitation has been used for centuries as a healing purification practice. It allows us to connect with the potential in our mind to heal the wounds of the past, and to free ourselves from old and painful habits of thinking and acting. We are then free to live a life based on wisdom and love, with a crystal clear mind and joyful heart. Location: This event will be held at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, located at&nbsp;2298 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, just a few blocks from the Davis Square T stop. There is free parking available, please email us at <a href="mailto:education@meditationinboston.org">education@meditationinboston.org</a> Registration: $30. At the door, in advance at: <a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/purification-the-practice-of-vajrasattva">https://www.meditationinboston.org/purification-the-practice-of-vajrasattva</a> Gen Kelsang Khedrub is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston.&nbsp;He has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 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.

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