Davenport, IA: We all want to be happy, but how do we do this? Happiness is a State of Mind therefore we need to train our mind to develop and maintain positive states of mind in order to feel happy. Meditation is the main method for training the mind. Lamirm Kadampa Buddhist Center will present a guided Meditation Retreat in Davenport Iowa, Saturday December 6th- Thursday, December 11th. This Meditation Retreat will be based on Kadam Lamrim meditations presented in How to Understand The Mind by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
In this Meditation Retreat learn simple yet profound meditations and bring real benefit to yourself and others. There will be an introduction to the Retreat on Saturday, December 6th at 10am. Then four to six one-hour guided meditation sessions each day through Thursday, December 11th. People can attend one session, one day or the entire retreat.
"Meditation increases our peace of mind and provides practical methods to overcome negativity and to solve our daily problems," state Joe Gauthier, Resident Teacher at Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center, who will be guiding the Retreat. "Meditating on the virtuous objects found in Kadam Lamrim leads to a lasting state of joy, independent of external conditions.
Each Meditation session presents practical ways to keep our mind positive and energized while engaging in daily activities. During the breaks between sessions you are welcome to stay and enjoy the peaceful environment and have tea, coffee and light snacks in the community room. You may wish to bring a packed lunch/dinner. Lamrim Center is within walking distance of the Mississippi River Walk and many local eateries and a vegetarian coffee house.
This is an ideal first retreat for beginners and as well as experienced practitioners.
The Meditation Retreat is open to everyone and is suitable for both beginners and advanced meditators. Both chairs and cushions will be available for use during the meditation sessions. Everyone is welcome to attend this retreat! Drop-In, no registration needed.
Date: Saturday December 6th- Thursday December 11th.
Cost: $3/session, $10/day, or $30/entire retreat, (Free with Monthly Class Meditation Card)
Location: Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center, 502 ½ W. 3rd Street, Davenport, IA
(Entrance on Scott Street)
For more information or to register call 563-322-1600 or www.meditateiniowa.org
Meditation Retreat SCHEDULE
Saturday December 6, 2104
Introduction 10am-11am
Session 1: 12-1pm, Session 2: 3-4pm,
Session 3: 5-6 pm Session 4: 8-9pm
Sunday December 7, 2104
Session 1: 8-9am, Session 2: 10-11am, Session 3: 1-2pm
Session 4: 3-4pm, Session 5: 6-7pm, Session 6: 8-9pm
Monday December 8, 2104
Session 1: 8-9am, Session 2: 10-11am, Session 3: 1-2pm
Session 4: 3-4pm, Session 5: 6-7pm, Session 6: 8-9pm
Tuesday December 9, 2104
Session 1: 8-9am Session 2: 10-11am
Session 3: 1-2pm Session 4: 3-4pm
Wednesday December 10, 2104
Session 1: 8-9am Session 2: 10-11am
Session 3: 1-2pm Session 4: 3-4pm
Thursday December 11, 2104
Session 1: 8-9am Session 2: 10-11am
Session 3: 1-2pm Session 4: 3-4pm
About Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center:
Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center was founded in 2005 under the guidance of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso; Internationally renowned Buddhist meditation master and scholar. Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition-International Kadampa Buddhist Union, a worldwide network of Buddhist Centers that are located in over 40 different countries.
The purpose of Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center is to help people learn practical methods on how to solve their daily problems and to live a happy and meaningful life. Lamrim Center offers meditation classes, day courses, retreats, chanted prayers and a chance to learn more about the Buddhist way of life. The classes and courses are designed to help those who wish to deepen their understanding of basic Buddhist thought and practice, as well as for those who simply wish to start a meditation practice or to meditate in a group setting.
About the Day Course Teacher:
Joe Gauthier is a Buddhist teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. He is currently the Resident Teacher at Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center in Davenport, Iowa. Gauthier has been studying and practicing Buddhist meditation for over 20 years under the compassionate guidance of his Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Before coming to Iowa, he studied and taught in several locations throughout the world, including Manjushri Centre in England and at Buddhist Centers in Taiwan, Holland and Madison, Wisconsin.
