NEW CLASS: Discovering Buddhism (FPMT) Establishing a Daily Practice
Saturdays: Oct 24, Oct 31, Mahamudra workshop Nov 14, Nov 21, Dec 5
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
The Unitarian/Universalist Church, 1625 Wiehle Ave., Reston VA 20190, lower level
Suggested offering: $10 per class, or $40 for the series
Assemble the tools you need to develop a successful daily practice and find out the elements necessary to generate realizations. Share ideas on how to make every action meaningful. Explore fundamental Buddhist values and concepts and their relevance to the 21st century. Includes training in how to meditate.
Format: presentation, group discussion, guided meditations. No previous experience required. Includes a half-day mahamudra meditation workshop led by Lorne Ladner.
Instructor: Ven. Losang Tendrol
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The Guhyasamaja Center is a community of spiritual friends in the Washington DC area dedicated to the practice of Tibetan Buddhism. We follow the Gelugpa tradition, the same lineage as His Holiness The Dalai Lama.
Our Spiritual Director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, founded the center in 1994 as part of the worldwide Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (www.fpmt.org).
Whether you are new to Buddhism or a long-time student, we offer classes from FPMT's carefully designed curriculum to help you deepen your knowledge and establish your daily practice. Classes are informal and emphasize how to integrate Buddhism into daily life.
To be added to the center email list, please visit: http://guhyasamaja.org/emailLinks.html
Questions? 703-774-9692. The Center is an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
10:30am-3:30 PM
In mahamudra meditation, we focus on the mind itself as the object of meditation. Lorne Ladner leads an intensive half-day meditation workshop on mahamudra. Although intended to be a follow-up to Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche's mahamudra teachings, students of all backgrounds are welcome to attend. Format: guided and silent meditation, questions and answers.
Suggested offering: $25 - $ 35 members; $50 -$60 nonmembers
What members are saying
“ Lama Zopa Rinpoche's offered excellent advice that almost anyone could understand. ”
“ It is a great idea to have a place where some may clarify their doubts about their practice. ”