Mary Burke
Drikung Meditation Center
617-230-9601
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Yogi Acharya Lama Gursam Rinpoche is in Boston sharing his extensive experience in meditation and giving Tibetan Buddhist teachings that lead to peace, well-being and complete Enlightenment. All are welcome- beginners to advanced.
The Connection Between Meditation and Spirituality: A Publc Talk
Friday, March 4th 7pm - 9pm
The idea of meditation has become popular, but what is the key to really being able to meditate?
Bring your questions! Lama Gursam is fluent in English.
Lojong Dondunma or The Seven Point Mind Training
Saturday, March 5th and Sunday, March 6th; 10am - 5pm
The root text of the Lojong Dondunma practice are a set of antidotes to subdue ego-clinging and self-grasping and the mental habits that cause suffering. They contain methods to expand one's view toward the absolute, like "Consider all things and events as dreamlike" and "Examine the nature of unborn awareness”, and methods for relating to the world in a positive way with relative bodhicitta, like "When all the world is filled with evil, transform adversity into the path of enlightenment" and "Meditate on the great kindness of all”.
Daily Schedule
Friday, March 4th, Public Talk
6pm- center opens
7pm Public Talk by Lama Gursam
9pm Talk ends
Saturday, March 5th the and Sunday, March 6th
9am Center opens
10am Morning session begins
Noon Break for lunch
2pm Afternoon session begins
5pm Retreat ends
Online Streaming
Can't make it? Get the link to the live video stream by clicking the Register Now! button below and select the Online Streaming option.
Other Boston Area Dates and Locations
Date: Wednesday, March 2
Time: 7 - 9 pm
Event Title: Mind/Body Training: Yoga for the Body, Meditation for the Mind. Two Approaches for Happiness in a Busy Life. (With Lama Gursam and Sharon Cardamone)
Location: 84 Stonley Rd., Jamaica Plain
Suggested offering: $20
Please bring a yoga mat if you have one, although it's not necessary.
For more information, contact: Sharon Cardamone - ladysc@hotmail.com
A Brief Biography
Lama Gursam went to monastery at a very young age, received teachings as a monastic, and studied and practiced as a monastic. Then Lama Gursam went to study in Tibetan University Sarnath, Varanasi, India to get both bachelors and masters degrees in Buddhist Philosophy, History, and languages. Upon graduation he received a special award for scholastic achievement from His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
After university Lama Gursam was requested to assist His Holiness the Chetsang Rinpoche. Lama volunteered for five years as an assistant, as a teacher, and helped with many other duties.
Lama Gursam then completed the traditional three year retreat. Since then every year Lama has gone on retreat in various mountains, including some of Milarepa's caves. He then returns for six months each year to provide teachings in the West. He also leads pilgrimages to holy places in India, and Nepal.
Lama teaches in English, and always tries to focus on the practical application of the Dharma in everyday life.