Thu, March 11, 2010. 7 pm - 9 pm Intro to Shamantha Meditation A Teaching & Meditation with Lama James Kukula of KTD Monastery

Shamatha is the fundamental Buddhist meditation practice. The torrent of impulse-driven thought is gradually calmed, giving rise to the mental clarity through which the nature of reality can be perceived. In this workshop we will cover the basic elements of Shamatha meditation, discuss its place in the broad spectrum of Buddhist practice, and engage in short sessions of the practice itself. If you wish to use a meditation pillow, you should bring your own. Cost: $15 if registered and prepaid by Mar. 9th; $20 if registering after the 9th. Teacher Bio: Jim Kukula's main teacher has been Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, the abbot at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra in Woodstock, New York, having participated the three year retreat led by Khenpo Rinpoche at Karme Ling. He has been schooled in both the Kagyu lineage and the other lineages of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as the Zen tradition.

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