Meditation & Study

Outdoor study at our monastery in Mirik, West Bengal, India. This monastery was founded by Venerable Bokar Rinpoche.

Meditation

In our weekly practice sessions, we teach the basics of meditation and the establish the foundation of a strong daily practice. We begin with the practice of calm abiding, gradually increasing stability and clarity. We teach this practice as a beginner’s meditation, but those who continue will find it useful in even the most advanced practices of Tibetan Buddhism.

Study

Study and contemplation are essential adjuncts to meditation practice. We teach traditional practices and explore their use and relevance in modern life. We study root texts translated into English and enrich our learning by reading and discussing contemporary commentaries. We deepen understanding experientially with optional ‘homework’–exercises between classes that bring knowledge and insights to life, strengthening confidence in both the practice and our own potential.

Event List

March 2024

The Way of the Bodhisattva (4 of 12)

  • Practice & Study Group

February 8, 2024 - July 25, 2024
DATE: March 21, 2024
TIME: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Ngondro: Vajrasattva

  • Class
  • Ritual & Ceremony

DATE: March 27, 2024
TIME: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

April 2024

Lhatong: Seeing Clearly (1 of 4)

Four Wednesday evenings
  • Practice & Study Group

April 3, 2024 - April 24, 2024
DATE: April 3, 2024
TIME: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Way of the Bodhisattva (5 of 12)

  • Practice & Study Group

February 8, 2024 - July 25, 2024
DATE: April 4, 2024
TIME: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Lhatong: Seeing Clearly (2 of 4)

Four Wednesday Evenings
  • Class

April 3, 2024 - April 24, 2024
DATE: April 10, 2024

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