Join us for “Feeling Close to Everyone” as we take a closer look at the continuous nature of the mind and our expansive ability to love.
Through guided meditation and teachings, we will gain practical tools to develop our warmth and gratitude towards all living beings. We will ask: What can we do to feel close to everyone? The answer is as surprising as it is powerful. Buddha said “I have not seen a single living being who has not been the mother of all the rest”.
“If we regard all living beings as our mothers, we will find it easy to develop pure love and compassion, our everyday relationships will become pure and stable, and we will naturally avoid negative actions such as killing and harming living beings” – from “New Meditation Handbook” by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
About the series
This class is part of a 23 week series based on “The New Meditation Handbook” by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, which explains the step-by-step stages of the path to enlightenment known as “Lamrim” in Tibetan. This structured presentation of Buddha’s teachings is very helpful for modern people.
“The meditation practices presented in this book are actual methods to control our mind. Because everyone has different wishes and capacities, many different levels of meditation practice are given […]. By continuously engaging in these meditations with joy and patience, we will accomplish the ultimate goal of human life.” – Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
During this series you will learn 21 meditations and become familiar with the sadhana “Prayers for Meditation”. For anyone wishing to read along and practise the meditations at home, “The New Meditation Handbook” and the sadhana “Prayers for Meditation” can be purchased at the Copenhagen Centre.
Joining a class
Each class can be attended individually or as part of the series and consists of two guided meditations, a teaching, some discussion, and an opportunity to ask questions.
You do not need to be a Buddhist or have any particular belief or faith to join the class and participate – Buddha taught for everyone. With an open mind we guarantee that you will learn a lot and emerge a wiser and more skilled meditator!
Most people sit on chairs, though some meditation cushions are available. No previous experience is needed and you can “drop-in” to any class on Mondays.
Doors open at 17:45. After the class you’re invited to stay for tea to enjoy a community of like-minded people.
Everyone is welcome.
