Lamrim - stages of the path meditation
Weekdays during November / December (new series starting November 29)
£30 for series of 20 meditations / free with membership
This course is a fantastic way to establish a regular lamrim meditation practice and is especially recommended as a supplement for those already engaging already in one of our meditation courses (beginners, in-depth or Foundation Programme).
During these 30-minute sessions we will look at practical meditations taken from the special presentation of Buddha’s teachings of the path to enlightenment known as Kadam Lamrim.
- 2-3 minute breathing meditation to settle the mind
- Explanation of the lamrim meditation
- Liberating prayer and receiving blessings
- 15 minute guided lamrim meditation
- Brief explanation of how to practice during your day
Each session is available only for 24 hours (midnight to midnight)
Lamrim schedule - December
WEEK 1 – WC November 29
Monday – Precious human life
Tuesday – Death and impermanence
Wednesday – Rebirth
Thursday – Refuge practice
Friday – Karma (actions and their effects)
WEEK 2 – WC December 6
Monday – Developing renunciation for samsara
Tuesday – Developing equaninity
Wednesday – Recognising that all living beings are our mothers
Thursday – Kindness of others
Friday – Equalising self and others
WEEK 3 – WC December 13
Monday – Disadvantages of self-cherishing
Tuesday – Advantages of cherishing others
Wednesday – Exchanging self with others
Thursday – Great compassion
Friday – Taking
WEEK 4 – WC December 20
Monday – Wishing love
Tuesday – Giving happiness
Wednesday – Bodhichitta / Tranquil abiding
Thursday – Emptiness of our I
Friday – Relying upon a Spiritual Guide
TEACHER
Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Nyingpo teaches these classes
advice for online classes
Please find a comfortable and quiet place that you consider special in your home or room. Prepare yourself before the class begins by turning off your phone, avoiding distractions, making sure you can focus on the teaching for its duration. Have a notebook to write down some of the key points of the teaching that you want to remember and integrate in your life. Enjoy!
We pray for everyone who is experiencing stress and anxiety, and especially for those who are ill. May everyone enjoy good health, peace and happiness.
