December 2010
49 posts
Meditation Techniques
Meditation has many functions:
It overcomes inner problems such as those created by anger, jealousy, attachment, and ignorance.
It controls our mind and brings inner peace.
It enables us to cultivate virtuous intentions that lead us to perform good actions.
It eliminates non-virtuous intentions that lead us to perform harmful actions.
http://www.learn-meditation-techniques.org/
Meditation Techniques
Meditation has many functions:
It overcomes inner problems such as those created by anger, jealousy, attachment, and ignorance.
It controls our mind and brings inner peace.
It enables us to cultivate virtuous intentions that lead us to perform good actions.
It eliminates non-virtuous intentions that lead us to perform harmful actions.
http://www.learn-meditation-techniques.org/
Dealing with Fear
What is Fear?
According to Buddhism, there is unhealthy fear and healthy fear.
According to Buddhism, there is unhealthy fear and healthy fear. For example, when we are afraid of something that cannot actually harm us – such as spiders – or something we can do nothing to avoid – such as old age or being struck down with smallpox or being run over by a truck – then our fear is unhealthy, for it...
Dealing with Fear
What is Fear?
According to Buddhism, there is unhealthy fear and healthy fear.
According to Buddhism, there is unhealthy fear and healthy fear. For example, when we are afraid of something that cannot actually harm us – such as spiders – or something we can do nothing to avoid – such as old age or being struck down with smallpox or being run over by a truck – then our fear is unhealthy, for it...
Learn How to Meditate →
Learn How to Meditate →
New Year's Retreat
January 3-15
Enlightenment is the highest experience of happiness and the real meaning of human life. Buddha gave 84,000 teachings which give many profound methods for purifying and controlling our mind. Kadampa Buddhism presents a simple and practical way to realize the meaning of all these teachings and put them into practice in our daily lives. These are included in the Lamrim and Mahamudra...
New Year's Retreat
January 3-15
Enlightenment is the highest experience of happiness and the real meaning of human life. Buddha gave 84,000 teachings which give many profound methods for purifying and controlling our mind. Kadampa Buddhism presents a simple and practical way to realize the meaning of all these teachings and put them into practice in our daily lives. These are included in the Lamrim and Mahamudra...
The Benefits of Meditation [Video] →
The Benefits of Meditation [Video] →
“A human life has almost limitless potential, but we shall be able to realize...”
– Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Introduction to Buddhism
“A human life has almost limitless potential, but we shall be able to realize...”
– Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Introduction to Buddhism
Happy Holidays from Parbawatiya Center!
Wishing you blessed holidays and a happy New Year!
Happy Holidays from Parbawatiya Center!
Wishing you blessed holidays and a happy New Year!
Transform the Holidays With A Giving Heart [Video] →
Transform the Holidays With A Giving Heart [Video] →
The Symbolism of a Buddhist Temple →
The Symbolism of a Buddhist Temple →
Introduction to meditation & Buddhism
Kadampa Buddhism is a time-honored tradition that for centuries has madeBuddha’s teachings and meditation practices available to people throughout the world.
Buddhism has a timeless and universal relevance, and can be practiced by anyone in any culture, regardless of race, gender, or age.
Through training in meditation and other Buddhist practices you can improve the quality of your life by...
Introduction to meditation & Buddhism
Kadampa Buddhism is a time-honored tradition that for centuries has madeBuddha’s teachings and meditation practices available to people throughout the world.
Buddhism has a timeless and universal relevance, and can be practiced by anyone in any culture, regardless of race, gender, or age.
Through training in meditation and other Buddhist practices you can improve the quality of your life by...
Is anger worth it? [Video] →
Is anger worth it? [Video] →
“In tropical countries, during the hot season, many people move to cooler areas...”
– Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Universal Compassion
“In tropical countries, during the hot season, many people move to cooler areas...”
– Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Universal Compassion
Parbawatiya Center, New Year's Eve Event! →
Modern Buddhism Bookstore Talks and More! →
Modern Buddhism Bookstore Talks and More! →
“If we were able to maintain a calm and peaceful mind all day long we would never...”
– Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Introduction to Buddhism
“If we were able to maintain a calm and peaceful mind all day long we would never...”
– Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Introduction to Buddhism
Kadampa Buddhist Practices →
Temples for World Peace - Screensaver →
“When we are approaching death we should not worry about leaving our possessions...”
– Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Universal Compassion
Kadampa Buddhist Practices →
Holiday Party!
Sunday, December 19 at 6:00pm
Our holiday party will include a potluck dinner and gift exchange!
Intermediate books on Buddhism and meditation →
“Nothing causes us greater harm than this demon of self-cherishing; it is the...”
– Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, The New Meditation Handbook
Books on Buddhism and Meditation →
24 Hour Tara Chanting
Begin the New Year in the company of spiritual friends, making powerful prayers, offerings and praises to our holy mother Tara. She has promised to always care for us and through engaging in this special practice over 24 hours we will receive her special blessings and protection for ourselves and others. This retreat is in six sessions, every four hours through the night - you may sleep at the...
Buddhist Temples Around the World →
The Wheel of Life Movie
This play tells the story of the life of King Bimbisara, a friend and contemporary of Buddha Shakyamuni. Presenting the entire path to liberation in a way that makes it come alive and immediate to our experience the Wheel of Life expresses the essence of Buddha’s teachings, inspiring us to engage wholeheartedly in a spiritual life
View the trailer
Joyful Path of Good Fortune
The great Indian Pandit Atisha arranged all Budddha’s teachings in the order in which they are to be practiced. This special arrangement became known as the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, or Lamrim.
In Joyful Path of Good Fortune, Geshe Kelsang provides a systematic, step-by-step commentary to these teachings rendering them completely accessible to the modern reader.
Read more…
Healing Family Ties Series
Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 with Kelsang Chokyan
The people we love the most can also be the people we have the most problems with – our family. Throughout our lives, our relationship with our families can be a source of great joy or great difficulty. In this series, we will learn how to use Buddha’s advice to derive great joy and benefit from our experience with our family and heal some old wounds in...
“If we train our mind to become peaceful we shall be happy all the time, even in...”
– Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, The New Meditation Handbook
No Strings Attached Series
Sundays, 10:00-11:30am with Kelsang Chokyan
December is supposed to be the “season of giving” and a time of happiness for everyone. So, why is everyone so stressed? Pure giving is when we can give without expecting anything in return. By practicing pure giving in this way, we will experience the deep joy and peace that comes from selfless actions.
View more information on this...
Information on the 2011 Spring and Summer... →
Preliminary information is now available on the 2011 Spring Festival and Summer Festival. Please note the 2011 Spring Festival is longer than in previous years, with an additional two days for…
Purfication Retreat
Vajrasattva is the Buddha of purification. During this retreat we have the opportunity to purify our negativity by engaging in the purification practices of Buddha Vajrasattva. Through this practice we can remove both the causes of our future suffering and obstacles to our spiritual practice.Through purifying our negativity our mind will gradually become happier and happier, our good qualities...
Information on Buddhism to help you gain a basic... →
Parbawatiya Center December eNews, Holiday and New... →
Anger Management Techniques
Anger is one of the most common and destructive delusions, and it afflicts our mind almost every day. To solve the problem of anger we first need to recognize the anger within our mind, acknowledge how it harms both ourself and others, and appreciate the benefits of being patient in the face of difficulties. We then need to apply practical methods in our daily life to reduce our anger and finally...