Power to Change (QC)
Meditations to make our life happy and meaningful
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 1,000 years ago, the Buddhist sage Atisha consolidated the 84,000 teachings of Buddha into the Lamrim, which are 21 essential meditations, revolutionizing the practice of Buddha’s teachings. Since then, Lamrim has flourished throughout the world and it perfectly fits within our modern lifestyle. It is simple, scientific, and incredibly potent.
The Lamrim takes us step-by-step through carefully crafted meditations so we can purposefully nourish the qualities in our mind that lead to our happiness and reduce our painful thoughts and feelings.
In this weekly drop-in classes, we will go one-by-one through the Lamrim, drawing out how we can personally use these meditations and create our own meditation practice. There will be a special emphasis on the art of meditation and how to really make our meditations effective. These classes are suitable for anyone wanting to become familiar with meditation and to deepen one’s understanding of the Buddhist perspective on how to attain true and lasting happiness.
Everyone is welcome!
Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook
Registration details
Cost: $10; free for members
Please bring cash; no ATM in building.
Location:
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities
3707 Eastern Avenue
Davenport, IA 52807
Teacher
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Karen MirandaKadampa teacher
Karen Miranda has been studying and teaching Kadampa Buddhism in the Quad Cities for several years. She is known for her kindness and dedication to flourishing dharma.