Kamalashila Institut® für Buddhistische Studien und Meditation

Europäischer Sitz S.H. des XVII. Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje

Ein Zentrum der Karma Kagü Gemeinschaft Deutschland e.V.

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Meditation for Beginners – Shamatha & Vipashyana

Course number
6.4
Instructor/teacher
Description

On this weekend, the long-time resident lama of Kamalashila Institute, Lama Kelzang, is especially looking forward to participants who would like to make their first meditation experiences. Participants with previous experience are of course also welcome.

A suitable posture for meditation will be practised, which can be assumed on a cushion, bench, stool or chair. Natural breathing is also described, the basis for mindfulness in any form of meditation. Once we are familiar with posture and breathing and can thus already conduct a first meditation session, Lama Kelzang will explain different meditation methods and their application.

Through his personal experience, Lama Kelzang will teach participants how meditators, whether beginners or those used to practising, can best deal with their own mind in the meditation session. Some surprising guidance may come into play, as meditation does not have to be boring or even quiet and empty of thought. Rather, the luminosity of the intelligence and warmth of heart inherent in us can unfold.

Timetable

Friday, June 21
08:00 – 08:30 pm (CEST) Introduction

Saturday, June 22
07:30 – 08:30 a.m. (CEST) Meditation
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. (CEST) Teaching
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (CEST) Meditation
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.(CEST) Teaching
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.(CEST) Questions and answers
8:00 – 9:00 p.m. (CEST) Evening Meditation

Sunday, June 23
07:30 – 08:30 a.m. (CEST) Meditation
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. (CEST) Teaching
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (CEST) Meditation

English with German translation.

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For gluten-, lactose-free and vegan food we charge an extra fee of 3 Euro per day, please select separately below. The extra amount will be charged on site at the Kamalashila Institute.

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Room bookings are made on the basis of availability and in the order in which registrations are received. You will receive a registration confirmation from us in which we will inform you of whether we are able to provide you with the accommodation desired. Please pay the room fee only after you have received the confirmation email from our office.

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Since our room contingent is limited, you may choose to rent a room or apartment in the village or the surrounding area. List of accommodations (PDF).

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* This donation will be used, among other things, to support low-income participants and to cover organizational costs.

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  • I will transfer the costs of the event to the account of the Kamalashila Institute® at the latest ten days after receiving the confirmation email from the office, stating the course number and the course title on the transfer form.

    Karma Kagyü Gemeinschaft Deutschland – Tibetisch-Buddhistische Religionsgemeinschaft e.V. (not “Kamalashila Institut”!)
    IBAN: DE33 5765 001 001 9949 1127
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    Reference: Course 6.4 on 2. August 2024

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