The foundation of Buddhist meditation is shamatha, a meditation that develops stable awareness which serves as the essential underpinning of all other meditation practices.
Ordinarily, our minds are busy and distracted by a constantly appearing stream of disconnected thoughts, feelings, perceptions, and emotions. These obscure the nature of mind, which is the nature of wisdom and compassion. Through this method of directly observing the mind, we enhance our ability to remain with awareness, thus allowing the natural wellbeing within to emerge.
Lama Eric Triebelhorn provides brief instruction to the practice of shamatha at the beginning of each session in the morning and evening. After a one-hour session and a 10-minute break, Lama Eric leads a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants.
Lama Eric provides detailed instructions for the practice of shamatha on alternating first Sundays from 9:00am to 3:00 pm. The morning features several sessions of guided meditation and a period for questions and discussion. All are welcome.
All-Day Sessions in even-numbered months cover Chenrezi practice.
An experienced KCC practitioner leads group shamatha meditation daily at this time, providing very brief instructions.
This a collection of recitations that are chanted at KCC practices and events.
Refuge and Bodhichitta, Four Immeasurables, Dedication, Aspirations for Mahamudra
Vajradhara Lineage Prayer (Singing version in English)
Audio: Vajradhara Lineage Prayer
It is traditional to recite aspiration prayers after one’s Dharma practice. These give direction to the merit of our actions. Of course, we can make personal aspirations according to our wishes, but it is also considered very beneficial to make the very same wishes that past masters have made and accomplished.
Padmasambhava’s Prayer for the Teaching to Flourish
The Eight Aspirations of a Great Being
Khuyngpo Naljor’s Sealed Dedication
