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 (3)
See all- The Power of Patience (Meditate in Back Bay) with Gen Khedrub67 Newbury St, Boston, MA$12.00
The Power of Patience with Gen Khedrub
Tuesday, March 19 from 7:00 to 8:00pm
Within Buddha’s teachings patience is so much more than being silently frustrated; it involves cultivating a new perspective on things and awakening your inner wisdom and strength.
Cultivating this beautiful mind of patience will help you and everyone in your world. By changing your mind you can bring more peace and harmony to this world.
This Tuesday evening meditation class will take a practical look at Buddha’s teachings on the nature and function of our mind. 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, March 19 - The power of patience
Tuesday, April 2 - The power of intention
Tuesday, April 16 - Purification practice
Tuesday, May 7 - Equalizing self and others
Tuesday, May 21 - Taking and givingLocation: 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.
- Purification: The 35 Confession Buddhas - a meditation workshopKadampa Meditation Center Boston, Cambridge, MA$25.00
https://www.meditationinboston.org/purification-the-35-confession-buddhas
Purification: The 35 Confession Buddhas - a meditation workshop
Saturday, March 23 - 10:00am to 12:30pmDoes it sometimes feel like no matter how hard you try you can’t develop a calm and peaceful mind? Under the influence of anger, jealousy and attachment we have created a great deal of negative karma, as a result we now experience many difficulties and suffering. But no matter how negative our mind is, there is a way to find peace by engaging in purification practice.
One of the most powerful purification practices is the Mahayana Sutra of the Three Superior Heaps, also known as The Bodhisattva’s Confession of Moral Downfalls. In this practice, we visualize the Thirty-five Confession Buddhas and practice purification in their presence. Through the power of their blessings and prayers, we can swiftly purify even the heaviest negative actions simply by faithfully reciting their names.
In this practical meditation workshop Gen Khedrub will explain the meaning and powerful purifying ability of the 35 Confession Buddha practice and so you can begin to develop the calm and peaceful mind you’ve been searching for.
Meditations will be guided and light refreshments will be available during the break. This workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced meditators.
Everyone is welcome.
Registration: General ticket $25. Pay at the door or register in advance on our website: https://www.meditationinboston.org/purification-the-35-confession-buddhas
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.
- Buddha Amitayus EmpowermentKadampa Meditation Center Boston, Cambridge, MA$50.00
https://www.meditationinboston.org/buddha-amitayus-empowerment-the-wisdom-of-tantra
Buddha Amitayus Empowerment: The Wisdom of Tantra
Saturday, April 6 - 10:00am to 4:30pm
(Empowerment: 10:00am - 12:00pm | Lunch break | Commentary: 1:30 - 2:45pm | Meditation: 3:15 - 4:30pm)There is nothing more precious to us than our life. We usually regard material possessions as very important, and put much effort into acquiring them, but in reality our human life is our most important possession.
With this human life, we have the opportunity to experience pure happiness. But unless we have wisdom we don’t know how to grasp this opportunity to make the most of it, and our death can cut short our efforts to follow the path to pure happiness. We therefore need a method to increase our life-span, our wisdom and our merit. Receiving the blessing empowerment of Buddha Amitayus and engaging in this meditation practice will help us to increase all three.
An empowerment is a blissful guided meditation through which we make a connection to Buddha Amitayus and through this we will receive his continual blessings and help. In the afternoon Gen Khedrub will offer an essential commentary to The Yoga of Buddha Amitayus, a special meditation practice containing powerful visualizations and mantra recitation.
Everyone is welcome.
Registration: General tickets $50. Register in advance on the event page on our website: https://www.meditationinboston.org/buddha-amitayus-empowerment-the-wisdom-of-tantra
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. Through his humility and deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings, Gen Khedrub provides an inspiring example of a contemporary Buddhist practitioner we can follow.