Join us for a guided Calm Abiding Meditation followed by a special teaching with Lama Yeshe.

This Sunday’s teaching…

The recent election has brought about some large changes in our national society. For many in the U.S., the current times are full of frightening portents, fearful possibilities.

Eight years ago, numerous aspects of society were changed or threatened as well. At that time, strong voices in the KSC sangha expressed concern: How could we as Buddhists face an unimagined future and find a way to do so with courage and insight?

Following the recent election, there have been only muted voices of concern expressed in the sangha. Are we that much more experienced? Are we hardened? Do we already have a plan for the coming years in our society? Or are we choosing not to think about it?

When we see a challenging time approaching, It seems important to provide a time for the community to consider our commitments to the wider society – both as humans, and as Buddhists. This Sunday’s Calm Abiding meditation and teaching will explore the meditation and principles that can support and encourage us in a difficult time.

Calm Abiding Meditation

This meditation is common to many traditions of Buddhism. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support.

“From this practice, we can experience a stable and calm mind. We learn to maintain and return to a sense of stillness, no matter what our outer circumstances. The mind is relaxed, alert and aware. The results of this practice are serenity, freedom in the face of circumstances, and ultimately Buddhahood.” From Meditation for Beginners, by Bokar Rinpoche

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