Developing Inner Strength
Meditations for Daily Life
February 12 – May 28
Wednesdays | 6 – 7:30 pm
Cost: $10
The stages of the path, or Lamrim, is the heart of Kadampa Buddhism and is the method to build inner strength leading to lasting inner peace and enlightenment. Lamrim is a special set of wisdom teachings that includes all the essential teachings of Buddha. It is also a very accessible and practical guide for successful meditation.
Through gaining experience with these meditations, no matter what is going on in the world, we have an opportunity to make our life truly meaningful and a sense of joy naturally follows this meaning.
In this series, we will learn about, contemplate and meditate on this special presentation of Lamrim meditations. Excellent for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.
Schedule
Apr. 2 – Identifying the Root of Suffering
Apr. 9 – The Three Higher Trainings
Apr. 16 – Attaining True Cessations
Apr. 23 – Cherishing All Living Beings
Apr. 30 – Universal Compassion
May 7 – The Supreme Good Heart
May 14 – What are the Six Perfections?
May 21 – Giving with Wisdom
May 28 – The Practice of Moral Discipline
June 4 – The Power of Patient Acceptance
June 11 – Practicing with Joyful Effort
June 18 – Improving Our Concentration
June 25 – The Perfection of Wisdom
July 2 – What is Emptiness?
July 9 – Relying on the Spiritual Guide
Registration
Everyone Welcome! There is no need to pre-register for this drop-in class. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact [email protected] for financial hardship.
Location Note
Please use the west entrance to New Mexico Highlands University. The east entrance is locked during the evening.
About the Teacher
Madison Cole has been studying and practicing Buddhism in the New Kadampa Tradition for eight years. He is currently enrolled in the Teacher Training Program at KMC NM. Madison shares the teachings in a calm, clear manner with gentle humor, making it easy to take the teachings to heart. He shows the example of someone who is sincerely putting the teachings into practice in his own life.
Location
Please use the west entrance to New Mexico Highlands University. The east entrance is locked during the evening.