Discovering Buddhism: How to Meditate
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with Emily Hsu
Tuesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm April 1 – April 29 (5 classes) In module 2 of the Discovering Buddhism series, "How to Meditate", we find out what meditation is and what it is for. Learn how to sit, how to set up a meditation session, the two types of meditation - stabilizing and analytical - and the purpose of each, different meditation techniques and objects, and how to deal with obstacles to meditation. Kamalasila's second Stages of Meditation says: With the power of serenity, your mind—like a lamp placed where there is no wind—will be unmoved by the winds of discursive thought. With insight, others cannot divert you since you have abandoned the infinite entanglements of bad views. Recommended text book: Kathleen McDonald, "How to Meditate", A Practical Guide, Wisdom Publications
Prerequisites: none |
Arhat Ajita (Maphampa), one of the famous Sixteen Arhats
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Emily Hsu is the resident teacher of Ocean of Compassion Buddhist Center. She is a graduate of the FPMT seven-year Masters Program and has been teaching the Basic Program (intermediate level) at our center since 2006. Prior to encountering Buddhism, she was a systems consultant in the Silicon Valley.
Registration at the Door: $15 per class or $60 for the entire course (five classes) if paid in full on the first day of class. Members of a certain level get courses for free (see the membership program for details).
Your generous donations are essential for the continuation of programs like this. No one turned away due to lack of funds. Please contact us to make arrangements.
Your generous donations are essential for the continuation of programs like this. No one turned away due to lack of funds. Please contact us to make arrangements.