Meditation 101 Weekend Course
A Beginner’s Guide to Buddhist Meditation
Friday, July 11
7:00pm – 9:00pm PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Saturday, July 12 – Sunday, July 13
10:30am – 4:00pm PDT
Lunch break: 12:30pm – 2:00pm PDT
In-person attendees may pre-order a vegetarian sandwich lunch option by July 9.
in-person and online
Program Category: Dharma Education — Introductory
This is a hybrid event, and we are using the
Zoom video conferencing system
for online participants.
Please register below to receive your online access information.
By registering for this event, you understand that the
sessions may be recorded and published in the public
domain (such as YouTube), and consent to this process.
Join us in a rejuvenating weekend with this
beginner-friendly course in Mahayana Buddhist
meditation. Perfect for newcomers, those familiar with other
Buddhist traditions, or anyone seeking to refresh their
meditation practice, this course offers a gentle yet
transformative way to cultivate inner calm, clarity, and
balance.
Under the guidance of a highly qualified teacher, Geshe
Tenzin Legtsok, you will explore essential meditation
techniques, including breathing, mindfulness, visualization,
and analytical meditations. You will gain insights into the
purpose and benefits of Buddhist meditation, along with
practical skills to reduce stress, ease anxious thoughts,
and bring harmony to everyday life.
Whether you are new to meditation or rediscovering its joys,
this course offers accessible tools rooted in the authentic
Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Discover how to apply these
timeless techniques to foster lasting peace and joy.
Geshe Tenzin Legtsok has been ordained as
a Buddhist monk since 2001 and is the first American to
complete the twenty-year Geshe Studies Program in classic
Indian Buddhist treatises and their Tibetan commentaries at
Sera Jey Monastic University
in South India, following
the tradition of ancient Nalanda University. In 2025, he
completed the traditional study of tantra at
Gyudmed Tantric Monastery.
With over two decades of study and practice under the
guidance of great masters, including His Holiness the
Dalai Lama and Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Geshe Legtsok
brings profound insights into the application of Buddhist
teachings. Born in Virginia, USA in 1973, he earned a
Bachelor of Arts from Kenyon College in 1995. His quest to
answer the question, “What makes for the most happy and
meaningful life,” led him to major in philosophy,
eventually guiding him to study meditation and philosophy
with teachers among the exiled Tibetan communities in
India and Nepal since 1999.
Dedicated to studying and teaching Buddhist philosophy,
Geshe Legtsok seamlessly blends ancient wisdom with
modern-day relevance. His teachings emphasize
understanding and transforming the mind through practice,
and he is committed to helping others navigate the
spiritual path with clarity and patience.
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Suggested Donation: $108
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— in the spirit of giving freely, just
as the Buddha taught. This is a beautiful opportunity to support
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and makes these precious teachings available to others. We have
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Thank you for joining in this shared act of support. We rejoice for you.