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- 29Meditations for World Peace10:00 am - 11:15 am
Change yourself and change your world In these classes we learn how to use the power of meditation to make our greatest contribution to peace in the world and bring a positive influence to those around us. Each class consists of guided meditations and a teaching on how we can use Buddhist principles and practice to , ...Melodious Drum Puja2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Melodious Drum puja is recommended for experienced practitioners only. Newcomers are welcome but please contact Center Support at [email protected] Melodious Drum is a ritual practice of the Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden where we make extensive offerings and perform other practices for fulfilling the he , ... - 30Peace In Uncertain Times (MKE)6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
How can we find inner peace and a positive mind when our times appear so troubled? if we learn to investigate and understand our mind through contemplation and meditation, we can learn how to view ourselves, others and the world differently so that we can be peaceful even in the most troubled times. In additi , ... - 1
- 2Meditation at Noon12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
In just 30 minutes your whole day can change! By connecting to your heart, and intentionally cultivating inner peace, you can access the best of yourself and learn to live from this place of peace and wellbeing. This class is suitable for everyone and consists of a short talk and a guided meditation. No speci , ... - 3Heart Jewel5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Heart Jewel practice includes special prayers and requests to our Spiritual Guide, Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed prayer to his Dharma Protector and a guided meditation on Lamrim (stages of the path to Enlightenment). This is a wonderful opportunity to receive the blessings of Je Tsongkhapa, th , ...Buddhist Wisdom for Daily Life6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Apply the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to improve your life in these modern times. Learn to overcome negative thoughts and live from a more peaceful place, regardless of the circumstances. Through teaching and guided meditation you’ll gain practical advice to gain mastery over your mind. This is an ongoing series , ... - 4Lamrim: The Stages of the Path11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meditations to make our life happy and meaningful The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, or “Lamrim” in Tibetan, is a sophisticated, practical presentation of Buddhist teachings, which is designed to help us improve and grow in a deliberate and joyful way. Over 1000 years ago the Buddhist sage Atisha consolidated , ...Powa Practice6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Prayers for the recently deceased Every month we hold a special ceremony to help those who have recently died experience peace of mind after death and be cared for by the Buddha of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara. During this ceremony we engage in the traditional Buddhist practice of “Powa” or transference of consciou , ... - 5
- 6Meditations for World Peace10:00 am - 11:15 amChange yourself and change your world In these classes we learn how to use the power of meditation to make our greatest contribution to peace in the world and bring a positive influence to those around us. Each class consists of guided meditations and a teaching on how we can use Buddhist principles and practice to , ...
- 7Peace In Uncertain Times (MKE)6:30 pm - 8:00 pmHow can we find inner peace and a positive mind when our times appear so troubled? if we learn to investigate and understand our mind through contemplation and meditation, we can learn how to view ourselves, others and the world differently so that we can be peaceful even in the most troubled times. In additi , ...
- 8Tara Prayers6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Liberation from Sorrow This practice is held on the 8th of each month. At Kadampa Centers worldwide, the eighth of the month is Tara Day. Tara is a female Buddha, whose name means “Rescuer”. She is the embodiment of swift compassion. If we rely upon Tara sincerely and with strong faith, she will protect us from , ... - 9Meditation at Noon12:00 pm - 12:30 pmIn just 30 minutes your whole day can change! By connecting to your heart, and intentionally cultivating inner peace, you can access the best of yourself and learn to live from this place of peace and wellbeing. This class is suitable for everyone and consists of a short talk and a guided meditation. No speci , ...
- 10OSG with Tsog offering4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Offering to the Spiritual Guide with Food Offering (Tsog) This is a special Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra that is a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon our Spiritual Guide as a Buddha and making praises and requests, but it also includ , ...Buddhist Wisdom for Daily Life6:30 pm - 7:30 pmApply the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to improve your life in these modern times. Learn to overcome negative thoughts and live from a more peaceful place, regardless of the circumstances. Through teaching and guided meditation you’ll gain practical advice to gain mastery over your mind. This is an ongoing series , ... - 11Lamrim: The Stages of the Path11:00 am - 12:00 pmMeditations to make our life happy and meaningful The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, or “Lamrim” in Tibetan, is a sophisticated, practical presentation of Buddhist teachings, which is designed to help us improve and grow in a deliberate and joyful way. Over 1000 years ago the Buddhist sage Atisha consolidated , ...
- 12Mantra and Malas10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mantra means ‘mind protection’. Mantra recitation can be used to help calm our mind by pacifying negative thoughts that give rise to suffering, and it can also be used to connect with enlightened power. In the first session of this workshop, we will explore the meaning of mantra, how it functions and the prof , ...
- 13Meditations for World Peace10:00 am - 11:15 amChange yourself and change your world In these classes we learn how to use the power of meditation to make our greatest contribution to peace in the world and bring a positive influence to those around us. Each class consists of guided meditations and a teaching on how we can use Buddhist principles and practice to , ...
- 14Peace In Uncertain Times (MKE)6:30 pm - 8:00 pmHow can we find inner peace and a positive mind when our times appear so troubled? if we learn to investigate and understand our mind through contemplation and meditation, we can learn how to view ourselves, others and the world differently so that we can be peaceful even in the most troubled times. In additi , ...
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- 16Meditation at Noon12:00 pm - 12:30 pmIn just 30 minutes your whole day can change! By connecting to your heart, and intentionally cultivating inner peace, you can access the best of yourself and learn to live from this place of peace and wellbeing. This class is suitable for everyone and consists of a short talk and a guided meditation. No speci , ...
- 17Heart Jewel5:00 pm - 6:00 pmHeart Jewel practice includes special prayers and requests to our Spiritual Guide, Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed prayer to his Dharma Protector and a guided meditation on Lamrim (stages of the path to Enlightenment). This is a wonderful opportunity to receive the blessings of Je Tsongkhapa, th , ...Buddhist Wisdom for Daily Life6:30 pm - 7:30 pmApply the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to improve your life in these modern times. Learn to overcome negative thoughts and live from a more peaceful place, regardless of the circumstances. Through teaching and guided meditation you’ll gain practical advice to gain mastery over your mind. This is an ongoing series , ...
- 18Lamrim: The Stages of the Path11:00 am - 12:00 pmMeditations to make our life happy and meaningful The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, or “Lamrim” in Tibetan, is a sophisticated, practical presentation of Buddhist teachings, which is designed to help us improve and grow in a deliberate and joyful way. Over 1000 years ago the Buddhist sage Atisha consolidated , ...
- 19Parking Lot Furniture & Rummage Sale9:00 am - 3:00 pm
A summer fundraiser! Come shop a vast array of furniture, home goods, collectibles, and more! Proceeds from all sales will go to Kadampa Meditation Center Madison to support our efforts to help the people of the Madison area and beyond find solutions to problems in daily life, and develop and maintain inner peac , ...
- 20Meditations for World Peace10:00 am - 11:15 amChange yourself and change your world In these classes we learn how to use the power of meditation to make our greatest contribution to peace in the world and bring a positive influence to those around us. Each class consists of guided meditations and a teaching on how we can use Buddhist principles and practice to , ...
- 21Peace In Uncertain Times (MKE)6:30 pm - 8:00 pmHow can we find inner peace and a positive mind when our times appear so troubled? if we learn to investigate and understand our mind through contemplation and meditation, we can learn how to view ourselves, others and the world differently so that we can be peaceful even in the most troubled times. In additi , ...
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- 23Meditation at Noon12:00 pm - 12:30 pmIn just 30 minutes your whole day can change! By connecting to your heart, and intentionally cultivating inner peace, you can access the best of yourself and learn to live from this place of peace and wellbeing. This class is suitable for everyone and consists of a short talk and a guided meditation. No speci , ...
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- 25Lamrim: The Stages of the Path11:00 am - 12:00 pmMeditations to make our life happy and meaningful The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, or “Lamrim” in Tibetan, is a sophisticated, practical presentation of Buddhist teachings, which is designed to help us improve and grow in a deliberate and joyful way. Over 1000 years ago the Buddhist sage Atisha consolidated , ...OSG with Tsog offering6:30 pm - 8:30 pmOffering to the Spiritual Guide with Food Offering (Tsog) This is a special Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra that is a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon our Spiritual Guide as a Buddha and making praises and requests, but it also includ , ...
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- 27Meditations for World Peace10:00 am - 11:15 amChange yourself and change your world In these classes we learn how to use the power of meditation to make our greatest contribution to peace in the world and bring a positive influence to those around us. Each class consists of guided meditations and a teaching on how we can use Buddhist principles and practice to , ...
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- 29WFJ with Tsog offering6:30 pm - 8:00 pmWishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog Offering This 90-minute practice generally is held on the 29th of each month. You may attend in person as a walk-in. In the first part of this practice, we visualize Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, and accumulate merit. This prepares our mind for , ...
- 30Meditation at Noon12:00 pm - 12:30 pmIn just 30 minutes your whole day can change! By connecting to your heart, and intentionally cultivating inner peace, you can access the best of yourself and learn to live from this place of peace and wellbeing. This class is suitable for everyone and consists of a short talk and a guided meditation. No speci , ...
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- 1Lamrim: The Stages of the Path11:00 am - 12:00 pmMeditations to make our life happy and meaningful The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, or “Lamrim” in Tibetan, is a sophisticated, practical presentation of Buddhist teachings, which is designed to help us improve and grow in a deliberate and joyful way. Over 1000 years ago the Buddhist sage Atisha consolidated , ...Powa Practice6:30 pm - 7:30 pmPrayers for the recently deceased Every month we hold a special ceremony to help those who have recently died experience peace of mind after death and be cared for by the Buddha of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara. During this ceremony we engage in the traditional Buddhist practice of “Powa” or transference of consciou , ...
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