Meditation

The Tibetan word for meditate "gom" means to familiarize. When we meditate, we seek to familiarize our minds with a virtuous object. The purpose is to fulfill our desire of wanting to be happy and not wanting to suffer, both in the short and long run. Training ultimately means to develop our mind according to the stages of the path to enlightenment - Lam Rim in Tibetan. By doing so we can attain different positive qualities of mental development, which will benefit ourselves and others.

Teachings, meditations and discussion on these stages are a part of Choe Khor Sum Ling's program.Talks are given by senior monks from Sera Je Monastery on the stages of the path to enlightenment, combined with meditation and discussion led by these monks. Talks and discussions by senior lamas last for the entire day and could also be spread over two consecutive days.

Basic Study Programs: The Center currently offers it members the following programs:

1. Stages on the Path to Enlightenment (Lamrim)
2. Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life by Santideva (Bodhicharyavatara)
3. Conventional & Ultimate Truth in Buddhism
4. Group Meditation every Tuesday Evenings.
5. Teaching Videos on Discovering Buddhism every Thursday Evenings.

Teaching Program for January - March 2010
The center's weekly sessions cover various topics under its basic study program on 'Stages on the Path to Enlightenment (Lamrim)' and on 'Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way.'
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