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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!
Kadampa Meditation Center Boston
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Simply Meditate - 1st and 3rd Thursdays @ 6:30pm
Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, 2298 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, USDiscover simple meditations that help the mind become peaceful, settled, and clear. These sessions will give you a direct experience of your inner potential for calm and clarity, and practical methods to carry that peace into daily life.
Perfect for busy people who want to learn the basics of meditation in a friendly and accessible way.
Each class includes:
- A short teaching on how to access more inner calm and kindness
- A guided breathing meditation
- Time for Q&A
Everyone is welcome. No previous experience necessary.
Time: 6:30-7:15pm
Dates:
Thursday, January 15
Thursday, February 5
Thursday, February 19
Thursday, March 5
Thursday, March 19
Location: This class 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 street parking after 6pm.
Registration: $10. At the door, in advance at: https://www.meditationinboston.org/thursdays-in-cambridge1 attendee - $30.00
Weekend Retreat: The Perfection of Wisdom
Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, 2298 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, USCompassion and wisdom are often described as the two wings of a bird that carry us to the inner destination of enlightenment. With compassion as our foundation, this three-day retreat will focus on Buddha’s profound teachings on the wisdom realizing emptiness.
Emptiness refers to the way things actually exist, as opposed to how they appear to us now. We get stuck in suffering because we misunderstand this. At the moment, we develop strong attachment to things we find attractive and strong aversion to things we find unattractive, not realizing that these qualities arise from our own perception rather than from the objects themselves.
Even a small glimpse of this wisdom can transform how we relate to everything within and around us. We can live our lives a bit more lightly and joyfully, and naturally bring a bit more peace into our world.
You can register for just a day, two days or for the entire retreat.
Session times: 11:00am-12:15pm | 1:30-2:30pm | 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.
Registration: $30 per day, or $75 for all three days. At the door, in advance at: https://www.meditationinboston.org/the-perfection-of-wisdom
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.2 attendees - $15.00
Sunday Morning Meditation - Finding Balance Within
Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, 2298 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, UShttps://www.meditationinboston.org/sundays-in-cambridge
Sunday Morning Meditation: Finding Balance Within
Sundays, 11:00am-12:15pm
January 4, 11, 18 and 25
This world needs more peace. We can all be a part of bringing this about by becoming a more peaceful person. 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. Each week will include:
- guided breathing meditation
- a short teaching on how to access more inner calm and kindness
- a practice of some short chanted prayers in English called Prayers for World Peace
- a concluding contemplative time
Finding Balance Within
January 4: The power of our mind
Awakening our inner potential
January 11: Preparing for meditation
Setting the ground for inner calm
January 18: How to deepen our meditation
Settling into clarity and ease
January 25: How to open our heart to gratitude
A grateful mind is a peaceful mind
Cost: $15 / free for members.Pay at the door or register in advance at: https://www.meditationinboston.org/sundays-in-cambridge
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 street parking on Sundays.
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.2 attendees - $60.00
Meditation and Patience: A Natick class series
Natick Community/Senior Center, 117 E Central Street, Natick, ma, USPatient acceptance is an inner strength that helps us grow through life’s challenges. Without it, even small difficulties can leave us feeling anxious, frustrated, or disconnected. When we understand the real meaning and power of patience, we can approach life’s ups and downs with greater confidence and peace.
In this series of classes, we’ll explore Buddhist teachings and guided meditations that help us cultivate genuine patience - strengthening our inner calm, emotional resilience, and ability to maintain harmony in our relationships.
Gen Khedrub, a western Buddhist monk for over 30 years, will explain how anyone can begin a practice of meditation on their own and learn to improve their practice of patience.
Course Tuition: $60
How to register? This class is offered in partnership with Natick Parks and Recreation. You will need to register directly via their website via this link.
Held at: Natick Community-Senior Center, 117 E. Central St, Natick, MA 01760.
Gen Kelsang Khedrub has been a Buddhist monk and meditation teacher for over 25 years, practicing under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. He is a Harvard alumnus (AB class of ’92). Gen Khedrub has taught Buddhism and meditation across the country and regularly gives special events at universities and corporate settings. Since 2020 he has been serving as the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, located in Davis Square.
Would you like meditation instruction for your school or place of work? Email us at education@meditationinboston.org to learn more.2 attendees
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