The Gateway to Enlightenment Retreat, part 2: Seize the Spiritual Essence of Daily Life
Tue, Jan 16
|Wicker Park
Establish a joyful, step-by-step, and deeper approach to meditation in this series of guided meditation retreats on Tuesday evenings. Learn essential Buddhist perspectives such as impermanence, refuge, and karma.
Time & Location
Jan 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wicker Park, 2010 W Pierce Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Details
Join us for meditation retreats on Tuesday evenings this January. You'll receive teachings on and gain meditative experience of Lamrim, or Stages of the Path to Enlightenment -- the very essence of Kadampa Buddhist meditations that lead to enlightenment.
You'll be able to:
- Establish a joyful, step-by-step, and deeper approach to meditation
- Learn essential Buddhist perspectives, such as impermanence, refuge, and karmaÂ
- Create a solid foundation for more advanced meditations
- Adopt a more meditative approach to life
Each Tuesday retreat includes practical instruction, guided meditation, and time for questions. No previous experience is necessary; absolutely everyone is welcome.
This retreat is also a perfect preparation for the Foundation Program, an in-depth study and meditation class which meets weekly on Tuesdays (7-9pm) starting February 6th. Â (more information)
SCHEDULE
7:00 - 8:00pm: Teaching & Guided Meditation 1
8:20 - 9:00pm: Teaching & Guided Meditation 2
More dates in this series:
Jan 23 - part 3: Be Calm, Confident & Protected
Jan 30 - part 4: Karma & the Key to Happiness
TEACHER
Gen Kelsang Zamling, Resident Teacher
BOOKS & MATERIALS
This event will be based on the following book(s):
- Modern Buddhism (free e-book available)
- The New Meditation Handbook
It's not necessary to have your own copy, but some people like to follow along or read more afterward. You can click any title above to learn more about it or to order a printed, e-book, or audio copy (select books only) from Tharpa Publications. You can also purchase copies in person at our Oak Park and Wicker Park locations.
COST
$25
Discounts for Members: half off for Standard Members; free for Plus Members and Benefactor Members.Â
No one turned away for lack of funds; contact us to request financial accommodations.Â
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