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Lamrim: Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy
Thursdays, 7:00 to 9:00, June 12 to August 14 (no class August 7)
Lamrim (ལམ་རམ་ – Tibetan for “the stages of the path to enlightenment”) originates from the teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni. In the eleventh century, the great Indian saint, Atisha, committed the teachings to writing in a very clear and well-structured text, Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment. The text remains widely read today and holds an important… -
Developing Compassion – Meditation in the Park
June 14, 2025, 10:30-11:45 am
Free in person Meditation in the Riverwalk Park at the dam, with teaching and practice on developing compassion in daily life, from a Tibetan Buddhist perspective. Bring a blanket and a cushion or an outdoor chair, and your curiosity about how to use meditation to find more calm and kindness. This is one of a… -
Calm Abiding Meditation – 1 Day Urban Retreat in Knoxville
Saturday, July 12, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
About the Event Welcome all to an opportunity for a 1-day teaching and urban retreat on Calm-Abiding (Shamatha) meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Whether new to mediation or to deepen your current practice, come learn with us as we explore ways to establish mental focus and a… -
Managing Difficult Emotions – Meditation in the Park
Saturday, July 26, 10:30 am
Free in person Meditation in Coolidge Park, with teaching and practice on working with difficult emotions through meditation. Bring a blanket and a cushion or an outdoor chair, and your curiosity. This is one of a series of events over the next few months, each with a different focus but all intended to provide information… -
Developing Wisdom – Meditation in the Park
Sunday, September 7, 10:30-11:45 AM
Free in person Meditation in Renaissance Park, with teaching and practice on using meditation to help develop the wisdom to better navigate the world. Bring a blanket and a cushion or an outdoor chair, and your curiosity about how to practice meditation and develop more understanding. This is one of a series of events over…
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