Creating a Happy Mind: One Breath at a Time
A Half-Day Retreat
with Ven Jampa Sangmo Saturday, February 15, 2014 12:00pm – 4:30pm Schedule
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This is a unique opportunity to learn and practice meditation skills. Everyone is invited to attend. This retreat is appropriate for new and experienced meditators.
In this half-day retreat there will be meditation instructions for sitting and walking meditation, informal Dharma discussions and the opportunity for questions and answers. We will learn how to work with our emotions and thoughts that can interfere with our ability to experience happiness and well being. |
Venerable Jampa Sangmo is a Tibetan Buddhist Nun. In 1966 she was first introduced to meditation at the University of California at Los Angeles when Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was invited to give a lecture. Her interest in meditation led her to the exploration of Zen, where she studied with Thich Nhat Hanh, and Vipassana, where she did numerous long retreats. She came to Tibetan Buddhism in 1993 and began her studies with several Buddhist Masters including Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Choden Rinpoche, Ribur Rinpoche, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In 2008 she took robes with her teacher Khensur Jampa Tegchok Rinpoche. She has lead meditation groups and retreats for Chevron International, Land of Medicine Buddha, Vajrapani Institute and Spirit Rock Meditation Center. She is currently teaching Meditation at Ocean of Compassion Buddhist Center and is passionate about how to incorporate this practice into ones everyday life.