Meditation Workshop: Karma

Meditation has become widely popular in the past few years because of the proven health and wellness benefits for people who meditate regularly. However, Buddha taught meditation — not merely as a temporary solution for anxiety or even for increased mindfulness of a fleeting “present moment” — but to completely transform the inner landscape of our mind by cultivating special attitudes that make our mind peaceful.

In this half-day workshop we will explore Buddha’s teachings to improve our understanding of actions and effects. Without a basic understanding of karma, our minds will remain confused about the causes of suffering and the causes of happiness — believing that people or situations external to us are causing our experiences. In these two sessions we will identify how to begin an authentic Buddhist meditation practice by using methods that deepen our familiarity with the peace that arises from holding special minds of virtue — the cause of happiness — for longer and longer periods of time.

This workshop will be taught by the Resident Teacher of Mahakankala Buddhist Center, Keli Vaughan.

Cost of this event is $20 per person or Bring A Friend for $30. Free for members of MBC’s Foundation Program.