The happiness experienced by samsaric beings is simply worldly pleasure, which in reality is the suffering of change. In samsara all pleasures are short-lived and eventually change into pain.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, The New Meditation Handbook
The
Teacher Training Program is designed for those who wish to
become qualified teachers of Kadampa Buddhism. It involves
the study of twelve of Geshe Kelsang's books, covering both
Sutra and Tantra teachings. Students of TTP are also required
to observe certain commitments with regard to behavior and
way of life, and to complete a number of mediation retreats.
The Teacher Training Program will be studying ‘Understanding the Mind’ starting in August. For more info:
Contact:
Avalokiteshvara Buddhist Center
1081 Marion St., Denver, CO 80218
Tel: (303) 813 9551
Email: abc@meditationincolorado.org
Understanding the Mind
The
Nature and Power of the Mind
”When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as the problem, but in reality whatever problems we experience come from our mind.”
This book offers a deep insight into the nature and functions of the human mind.
The first part describes different types of mind in detail, revealing the depth and profundity of Buddhist understanding of human psychology, and how this can be used to improve our lives.
The second part is a practical guide to developing and maintaining a light, positive mind – showing how to recognize and abandon states of mind that harm us and replace them with peaceful and beneficial ones.
The inspiring discovery we make is that we can attain a lasting state of joy, independent of external conditions.