TAMING THE MIND I
LOPÖN JANN JACKSON
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 to SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Seemingly one may have boundless knowledge from studies and reflection but if one is not attuned to knowing what mind is, then one is not able to tame the enemy of destructive emotions. ~ Longchenpa
The Buddha taught freedom from suffering rests on three vital points: decreasing negative acts, increasing positive acts and taming the mind. The meditation practice of shamatha, or peaceful abiding, is the fundamental practice for taming the mind practiced by all schools of Buddhism.
From beginning less time we have searched outwardly for happiness. Shamatha allows us to take a break from the ceaseless movements of our body, speech and mind. It allows us to go inward and gain deeper recognition of our own nature, uncluttered by our suppositions, hopes and fears. Learning to rest in one’s nature is the path of liberation.
Based on Mindrolling Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche’s 2013 teachings on Taming the Mind, this programs includes instruction on how to meditate, recognize and work with obstacles, and the different stages of resting the mind. Not just for beginners, these teachings can enhance even the most seasoned practioner’s meditation.
Registration
Contact Julie Heegaard, Resident Director of Ösel Ling Mindrolling International, at 443.826.2348 or email to get additional information about the event location. Limited scholarship opportunities available; contact Julie for more information.
TO REGISTER ONLINE
$135.00 Full Weekend:
$80.00 Saturday Only:
SAVE THE DATE: – Taming the Mind II with Lopon Helen Berliner, February 20-21. Register for both programs and save $25!
TO REGISTER BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER
Checks or money orders made out to “Osel Ling Mindrolling” can be mailed to the address below. Please note for which workshop you are registering (including which day for one-day registrations).
Ösel Ling Mindrolling International
1814 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202
Lunch
You may bring your lunch or go out for food. The Skylight kitchen has a fridge and microwave.
Hotels
Area hotels include the following.
*If you need low-cost housing in order to attend the weekend, please contact Julie Heegaard at evanstonmeditation@gmail.com.
Hilton Orrington Evanston, 1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL [map] 847.866.8700
Hilton Garden Inn Evanston, 1818 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL [map] 847.475.6400
Best Western University Plaza, 1501 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL [map] 847-491-6400
Margarita European Inn, 1566 Oak Avenue, Evanston, IL [map] 847.869.2273
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