What we’re about
www.meditationinboston.org
Kadampa Meditation Center Boston offers an wide program of meditation classes, study programs, and retreats. The methods and practices taught at the center are suitable for all individuals, whatever your level of interest. By following Buddha’s special advice, we can relax our mind, dissolve our pain and fear, and become of greater benefit to others.
A typical class consists of a gentle relaxation meditation, teaching, discussion, and a concluding meditation. The meditations are guided and are suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Each class is self-contained so feel free to join at any time!
Our Resident Teacher is Gen Kelsang Khedrub, a Buddhist monk for over 25 years, who has taught around the USA since 1997.
We offer ongoing meditation classes in Cambridge, Back Bay, Newton, and Portland, ME. In addition we also hold retreats, day workshops, and special events, all of which are open to everyone regardless of background or experience.
Everyone is welcome – just drop into any class!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Buddhist Ritual 101 - a meditation workshopKadampa Meditation Center Boston, Cambridge, MA$25.00
https://www.meditationinboston.org/buddhist-ritual-101
Buddhist Ritual 101 - a meditation workshop
Saturday, May 4 - 10:00am to 12:30pmCurious about what is in the shrine? Ever wondered about how to use a mala, or what mantras are all about? This dynamic workshop with Gen Khedrub will explain the basics of several Buddhist rituals and symbols, and is an excellent opportunity to ask any questions.
This workshop will explain how to start a daily meditation practice, how to prepare our meditation room, how to set up a shrine, how to prepare for meditation, and the basic prayers and meditations used in Kadampa Buddhism.
Everyone is welcome.
Registration: General ticket $25. Pay at the door or register in advance on our website: https://www.meditationinboston.org/buddhist-ritual-101
Location: This event will be held at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, located at 2298 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, just a few blocks from the Davis Square T stop. There is free parking available, please email us at education@meditationinboston.org
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.
Nini Rodriguez is a sincere practitioner who first encountered Buddha's teachings at our World Peace Temple in Glen Spey, NY many years ago. Nini’s teachings are known to be joyful and accessible. She focuses mainly on how to apply Buddha’s practical wisdom in our daily activities so spiritual practice and daily life can be fully integrated. A native of Margarita Island, Venezuela and with a background of business, accounting and finance, Nini is particularly keen on helping to integrate meditation in people's busy lives, while dealing with work, school and family stress.
- Equalizing Self and Others (Meditate in Back Bay) with Gen Khedrub67 Newbury St, Boston, MA$12.00
Equalizing Self and Others with Gen Khedrub
Tuesday, May 7 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
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.
This Tuesday evening 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:
- guided breathing meditation
- a short teaching on how to access more inner calm and kindness
- a concluding contemplative time
- Q&A time with Gen Khedrub
Tuesday, May 7 - Equalizing self and others
Tuesday, May 21 - Taking and givingTuesday, June 4 - Training the mind
Tuesday, June 18 - How to craft a more balanced lifeLocation: These classes are held at the Church of the Covenant, 67 Newbury St.
Register: At the door, in advance at https://www.meditationinboston.org/newbury-classes
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 almost 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.
- Meditations on Love: a day retreat with Sarah FrewKadampa Meditation Center Boston, Cambridge, MA$35.00
https://www.meditationinboston.org/meditationsonlove
Meditations on Love - a day retreat
Saturday, May 11 - 10:30am to 4:00pmThis special day retreat with visiting teacher Sarah Frew will explore a sequence of meditations that Buddha taught for expanding our mind of love.
Within all of us is the potential to care about each other, free from attachment and clinging. And within Buddha’s teachings we can find many techniques to access that potential for a universal love. Love enables us to become stronger, more caring and fearless.
Everyone is welcome to this special day retreat.
(Session 1: 10:30am-12:00pm | Session 2: 1:30-2:30pm | Session 3: 3:00-4:00pm)
Location: This event will be held at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, located at 2298 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, just a few blocks from the Davis Square T stop. There is free parking available, please email us at education@meditationinboston.org
Sarah Frew is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Philadelphia. She is a long-time student and practitioner of Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche and has engaged in extensive Dharma study and retreat. Sarah participated in the Intensive Teacher Training Program at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, a special course designed by Venerable Geshe-la to provide six months of intensive training for those wishing to become qualified Resident Teachers at Kadampa Buddhist centers around the world. Through her joyful and engaging manner, she shares Buddha’s teachings in a kind-hearted and warm way that makes them accessible to everyone.
- Meditations in Beverly: Understanding Anger and Cultivating PatienceBeverly Public Library, Beverly, MA
https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes
Meditations in Beverly
Monthly from 7:00 to 8:00pm with Tim HogartyThursday, May 16:
Understanding Anger and Cultivating PatienceWe all have a wish to be happy and avoid suffering. Throughout our lives, we travel many different paths driven by this desire: career, relationships, home, vacations, etc. But ultimately, these external paths do not yield the results we seek.
During these introductory Dharma talks and meditation sessions, we will discuss the internal paths that can lead to discovering real happiness and a more meaningful life.
Join longtime Kadampa Buddhist practitioner, Tim Hogarty, to:
- Learn a Buddhist approach to finding authentic happiness
- Practice simple meditations to support this approach
Schedule:
May 16th - Understanding Anger and Cultivating Patience
June TBD - Growing a Heart of CompassionRegistration:
Register in advance on our website https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes or just show up for class.Location:
This event will be offered in-person at Beverly Public Library (Sohier Room), 32 Essex Street in Beverly, MA.Teacher:
Tim Hogarty is a long-time student and practitioner of the New Kadampa Tradition of Buddhism. He provides practical advice on how to integrate a spiritual path into “everyday” life. Tim is currently in the Teacher Training Program at KMC Boston. Tim frequently makes the commute to KMC Boston to help with special events particularly with the sound desk and to fill in as a guest teacher.Tim lives locally on the North Shore, and is an avid gardener and cook. Enjoys walks with his dog, Boo.