Meditation in Maine

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    A Day of Loving Kindness: a day retreat (Maine)

    Saturday, January 24 - 11:00am to 4:00pm, with Gen Khedrub

    Discover how Buddha’s wisdom distinguishes love from attachment in this welcoming 1-day retreat with guided meditations, and practical methods.

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    How to Transform Your Mind (Portland)

    With Jessica Lamoureux and Evie Enslow

    6:00-7:00PM

    These Tuesday evening meditation classes take a practical look at Buddha’s wisdom teachings and how it can be applied to our modern life.

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  • Buddha Shakyamuni

    Wednesday Morning Meditation (Portland)

    Learn simple meditations that function to make the mind peaceful, settled and clear. Gain experience of your potential for inner peace and clarity and leave with the ability to take these experiences into daily life

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    Chanted Prayers

    Chanted prayers are special methods for purifying negativity, accumulating merit and receiving blessings. they help us to develop and maintain a positive mind and are a powerful preparation for meditation. Everyone is welcome to attend all chanted prayers.

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    Study Programs via Zoom

    Available via zoom for Maine practitioners*

    The Foundation Program is designed for those who wish to deepen their understanding and experience of Kadampa Buddhism through a systematic study of six texts by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

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