These 8 meditations are the specific steps for eliminating negativity in our mind and increasing our capacity for inner peace and happiness. As we become familiar with these meditations, our mind becomes stronger and experiences longer and longer periods of peace and happiness. The meditations are organized in a sequence so that as we gain more understanding of the first one, it helps us to gain more understanding of the next one. If we keep meditating on these and putting them into practice, eventually we can attain freedom from suffering and the lasting peace of a completely pure mind. 

All sessions are guided, are 1 hour long, and include some short chanted prayers for meditation. The books Eight Steps to Happiness and How to Transform Your Life will be our references.

To Register: Please register upon arrival as space allows.

Cost:  Whole Weekend: $45 ($40 for students, seniors 62+, and unemployed, and early registration by Jan 7th).

Saturday only: $35 ($30 for students, seniors 62+, and unemployed, and early registration by Jan 7th).

Free for Supporter and Benefactor level members.

Includes Saturday lunch.

Schedule: 

Saturday

10-11am

11:30am-12:30pm

Lunch

2-3pm

3:30-4:30pm

Sunday

10:30-11:45am

1:30-2:30pm

3-4pm

About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Chogden

Gen Kelsang Chogden is a Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland.

Gen Chogden has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1998 under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who gave her the title “Gen” indicating that she is a senior ordained teacher of the Kadampa Tradition.

She is well-loved for her warmth, kindness, and wisdom, which have come from her sincere and heartfelt practice of Kadam Dharma over many years.

Her teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life. Through her gentle and joyful approach and her peaceful example, she has helped many people find true happiness in their hearts.