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Exchanging Oneself with Others: Workshop on Compassion Meditation

Karuna Buddhist Center 423 S. 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI

Visualization exercises where we practice exchanging ourselves with others come from the Lojong or Mind Training tradition and help us develop compassion as we imagine what it might be like to be in someone else's shoes. To quote Shantideva, Strive at first to meditate/Upon the sameness of yourself and others. In joy and sorrow all are equal./Thus be guardian of all, as of yourself. In this workshop, Lama Nancy will lead guided meditations to help develop our [...]

Event Series Ngondro Practice

Ngondro Practice

Karuna Buddhist Center 423 S. 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI

This is individual practice done in a group--i.e. we are all in the same room doing our own practice at the same time. Especially designed for those doing the Ngondro (Foundation) practices of Tibetan Buddhism, but also open to anyone who wants to do their individual chanting, visualization, or mantra practice in a group environment. Bring your own text and supporting materials and stay for all or part of the session.

Event Series Songs of Realization

Songs of Realization

Karuna Buddhist Center 423 S. 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI

Join us as we sing and contemplate songs of the masters together. Buddhist teachings and spiritual experiences are often communicated through songs, such as those famously sung by the great Tibetan yogi, Milarepa. Following the teachings of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, we will sing in English, without judgment of "good" and "bad" as we try to move beyond an intellectual approach to the Dharma. As Khenpo Rinpoche sums up, "Know this life to be like a dream, [...]

Event Series Zoom Teachings by Khenpo Chophel

Zoom Teachings by Khenpo Chophel

Zoom Only - Start on any session

Live from India: Why are we still stuck in samsara after all this time? One reason is that we haven't fully developed the motivation to transform our lives. Deep contemplation of the Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dharma will arouse our desire to free ourselves and others from suffering. Khenpo Tshering Chophel will continue his teachings on this topic. Suitable for all levels. Zoom info: Meeting ID 432 235 3275, passcode Karuna21, Phone: 312 [...]

Event Series Study and Practice Workshop

Study and Practice Workshop

Karuna Buddhist Center 423 S. 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI

Bring your questions about meditation practice, thoughts about your Dharma study, and responses to the teachings to a group discussion lead by senior students. All of us go through doubts, confusion, and stuck places as we progress on our spiritual journeys, and sharing these experiences with others helps us create community as well as understanding.

Event Series Teachings by Lama Nancy

Working Through Regret: A Buddhist Approach

Karuna Buddhist Center 423 S. 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI

We all experience regret about things we have done, especially when we feel ashamed of our past motives or behavior. Buddhism has a number of approaches for processing such events so we can learn from our mistakes and not stay stuck in them--accepting ourselves as imperfect while making better choices in the future.  Lama Nancy will take us through a series of steps for working through our regrets and moving forward in a productive manner.

Event Series Ngondro Practice

Ngondro Practice

Karuna Buddhist Center 423 S. 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI

This is individual practice done in a group--i.e. we are all in the same room doing our own practice at the same time. Especially designed for those doing the Ngondro (Foundation) practices of Tibetan Buddhism, but also open to anyone who wants to do their individual chanting, visualization, or mantra practice in a group environment. Bring your own text and supporting materials and stay for all or part of the session.

Event Series Songs of Realization

Pith Instructions of Khenpo Gangshar Wangpo with Mark Nowakowski

Karuna Buddhist Center 423 S. 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI

Khenpo Gangshar Wangpo (1925 -1961) was one of the main teachers of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, as well as other great modern masters such as Thrangu Rinpoche. Mark will give a brief introduction to the life and times, and teachings of Khenpo Gangshar. Then we will use newly translated, short texts of his mind instructions for meditation, contemplation, and discussion together. Mark Nowakowski met the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in 1972 and has been his student ever since. [...]

Event Series Zoom Teachings by Khenpo Chophel

Zoom Teachings by Khenpo Chophel

Zoom Only - Start on any session

Live from India: Why are we still stuck in samsara after all this time? One reason is that we haven't fully developed the motivation to transform our lives. Deep contemplation of the Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dharma will arouse our desire to free ourselves and others from suffering. Khenpo Tshering Chophel will continue his teachings on this topic. Suitable for all levels. Zoom info: Meeting ID 432 235 3275, passcode Karuna21, Phone: 312 [...]

No Meeting Because of Art Fair

Karuna Buddhist Center 423 S. 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI

NOTICE: We will not be meeting on Saturday, July 22, because of Art Fair in the downtown and campus areas of Ann Arbor. See you next week!

Event Series Teachings by Lama Nancy

Don’t “Should” on Me: Mindfulness and Unconditional Positive Regard

Karuna Buddhist Center 423 S. 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI

Mindfulness--whether in meditation or in daily life--involves awareness, nonjudgment, and acceptance of what is. For most of us, however, judgment of whatever we encounter happens automatically, leading to a lack of compassion for ourselves as well as others. Lama Nancy will talk about unconditional positive regard and how we can cultivate it even if don't necessarily have much experience of it. Learning to accept everybody as they really makes our life much easier while making the world [...]

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