“How to Meditate” open talk with the author Venerable Sangye Khadro

Tuesday, January 3rd
7:00-8:30pm

All are welcome! Please join us for an interesting talk on meditation by the author of the book “How to Meditate”, Venerable Sangye Khadro (Kathleen McDonald).  She will discuss some of the different types of meditation, the value of doing them, and how they can enhance our practice. Ven. Sangye Khadro will also explain some techniques for dealing with the difficulties of meditating and ways to help overcome them.  There will be a simple guided meditation and time for some questions.

About the book:  What is meditation? Why practice it? Which technique is best for me? How do I do it? The answers to these often asked questions are contained in this down-to-earth book by Kathleen McDonald (Sangye Khadro) ordained as a nun in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in 1974 and with solid experience in both the practice and teaching of meditation. How to Meditate contains a wealth of practical advice on a variety of authentic and proven techniques.The contents include: advice for beginners, posture, common problems when meditating, breathing meditation, analytical meditation, meditation on the mind, meditation on emptiness, death awareness and impermanence, meditation on love, dealing with negative energy, visualization techniques, devotional practices, and purification.

“This book is as beautifully simple and direct as its title. It goes straight to the heart of the problem and is earnestly recommended to every seeker on the path.” Yoga Today.

“An excellent introduction…refreshingly readable…clarity without simplification.” Buddhist Studies Review.

“Intelligent and carefully written. We can feel the enthusiasm and experience of the author seeping through the words.” The Middle Way.

Suggested donation:  $15, no one turned away due to lack of funds