Everyday Enlightenment: The 21 Lamrim Meditations

Through a focused, systematic meditation practice, we can make real strides in our lives. The stages of the path to enlightenment, or Lamrim in Tibetan, is the backbone of Kadampa Buddhism and it makes our life immeasurably meaningful.

Lamrim is a special set of instructions that includes all the essential teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni arranged in such a way that all his Hinayana and Mahayana teachings can be put into practice in a single meditation session. In this class, we will explore each one of these meditations and discuss the practical applications for helping us transform everyday situations and experiences into personal growth.

If we gain deep experience of Lamrim there will be no basis for us to experience problems, but first we must understand the value of Lamrim. Then by joyfully and patiently doing the meditations we shall gradually experience the fruits of Lamrim practice. Eventually we shall attain freedom from all suffering and the unchanging peace and happiness of enlightenment.

TWENTY-ONE MEDITATIONS
There are 21 Lamrim meditations, which are usually practiced in a three-week cycle as a daily meditation practice, but in our weekly Monday night class, we will spend one or more classes exploring each meditation:

Our precious human life
Death and impermanence
The danger of lower rebirth
Refuge practice
Actions and their effects
Developing renunciation for samsara
Developing equanimity
Recognizing that all living beings are our mothers
Remembering the kindness of living beings
Equalizing self and others
The disadvantages of self-cherishing
The advantages of cherishing others
Exchanging self with others
Great compassion
Taking
Wishing love
Giving
Bodhichitta
Tranquil abiding
Superior seeing
Relying upon a Spiritual Guide

Everyone welcome. No previous experience required. This class is perfect for both beginners and more experienced meditators.

Teacher: Kerrin Perniciaro

Day: Mondays

Time: 7-8:30pm

Location: Tranquility Within, 64 West Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772
Please enter through the side door in the alley alongside the building before 7pm. Class is held in the back yoga studio.

Cost: $5 / free for supporting members (no one turned away due to a lack of funds)

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