Upcoming Events at People Plus
Sat Oct 5, 11:00 AM - Sat Oct 5, 4:15 PM
People Plus
35 Union Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
Community: Greater Portland
Description
This retreat is perfect for beginners and experienced meditators. Sat. Oct. 5, 11am-4:15pm at People Plus in Brunswick. Everyone is welcome.
Event Details
https://www.meditationinboston.org/stages-of-the-path-maine
Stages of the Path - a day retreat with Gen Khedrub
Saturday, October 5 - 11:00am to 4:15pm
The stages of the path, or Lamrim, is a beautiful condensation of all of the contemplations taught by Buddha. This day retreat with Gen Khedrub will enable you to get a taste for the soothing power of authentic Buddhist meditations. Go beyond the breath into meditations on your mortality, on your potential for liberation, and on the seeds of universal love that lie within your mind. Each session will include both teaching and guided meditation. Come to as many sessions as you like!
Session times:
10:45am - Welcome and check in
11:00am - 12:30pm Session 1
1:45 - 2:45pm Session 2
3:15-4:15pm Session 3
Everyone is welcome!
** We will be offering a light vegetarian lunch and refreshments. You are also welcome to bring your own lunch.
Location: People Plus, 35 Union St, Brunswick, ME 04011
Registration: General tickets $40 per person - pay at the door or pre-register on our website: https://www.meditationinboston.org/stages-of-the-path-maine
Teacher: 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.
Stages of the Path - a day retreat with Gen Khedrub
Saturday, October 5 - 11:00am to 4:15pm
The stages of the path, or Lamrim, is a beautiful condensation of all of the contemplations taught by Buddha. This day retreat with Gen Khedrub will enable you to get a taste for the soothing power of authentic Buddhist meditations. Go beyond the breath into meditations on your mortality, on your potential for liberation, and on the seeds of universal love that lie within your mind. Each session will include both teaching and guided meditation. Come to as many sessions as you like!
Session times:
10:45am - Welcome and check in
11:00am - 12:30pm Session 1
1:45 - 2:45pm Session 2
3:15-4:15pm Session 3
Everyone is welcome!
** We will be offering a light vegetarian lunch and refreshments. You are also welcome to bring your own lunch.
Location: People Plus, 35 Union St, Brunswick, ME 04011
Registration: General tickets $40 per person - pay at the door or pre-register on our website: https://www.meditationinboston.org/stages-of-the-path-maine
Teacher: 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.
