Wednesday Step by Step Meditation

About this event

In this ongoing series, learn how to deepen your meditation practice by exploring the powerful and transformative contemplations of the Lamrim , or the stages of the path to enlightenment. More than just a technique to quiet the mind, Lamrim meditation introduces us to a structured and profound way of thinking that brings lasting inner peace and clarity.

Step by step, using the New Meditation Handbook by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, we will be guided through essential Buddhist topics such as the preciousness of this life, the reality of impermanence, the law of karma, and the truth of suffering — not as abstract ideas, but as but as living meditations that can change the way we view ourself, others, and the world. Through learning how to contemplate these teachings and integrate them into our daily lives, we develop a steady, wise, and joyful mind.

Perfect for both new and experienced meditators, this series will help you move beyond basic breathing techniques into a rich and meaningful meditation practice rooted in the wisdom and compassion of Kadampa Buddhism.

Current Series: Meditations to Awaken a Loving Heart

What if you could feel more connected to others, improve your relationships, and meet life’s challenges with greater peace and compassion?

In this five-week series, we’ll explore practical meditations for developing a more loving and compassionate heart. Compassion isn’t just about caring for others — it can transform the way we experience our relationships, helping us let go of frustration and resentment, respond to difficult situations with greater patience, and experience a deeper sense of connection and happiness.

Drawing from The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, we’ll explore step by step how to cultivate compassion and love, leading to bodhichitta — the profound wish to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all living beings.

No previous meditation experience is necessary. Each class includes guided meditations and practical teachings that you can bring into everyday life.

Schedule

• Nov 4 — Bodhichitta Awakening the mind of enlightened love and discovering the limitless potential of a compassionate heart.

Class Format

• Short chanted prayer 'Liberating Prayer'

• Teaching on one of the 21 meditations from the New Meditation Handbook

• Prayers for Meditation

• Guided Meditation

• Concluding Prayers

• Dedication & Advise for the Meditation Break