“In the Mahayana-Vajrayana tradition it is said that we first communicate with mind’s basic nature – the continuity of inseparable clarity and emptiness – in shamatha meditation.” – Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
Knowing Oneself Level 2 is a shamatha meditation course that builds on the practices of KO Level 1. In this second level, we explore five progressive stages of shamatha leading to vipashyana: 1) Following the Breath; 2) Resting or Placement; 3) Examination/Observation: 4)Transformation, and 5) Perfectly Pure.
The class meets in-person at Maitrivana for five sessions, beginning Monday, June 1 (7 pm til 8:30 pm) and concluding Monday, June 29. Please pre-register.
Prerequisites: This shamatha course is open to people who have attended Knowing Oneself Level 1. It is also open to all Nalandabodhi members engaged with the practice curriculum of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.
Instructors: Karunika Alannah Wells and Karunika Christine Hwang
Alannah has a background in Vipassana as well as many years of Tibetan Buddhist practice before becoming a student of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche in 2004. She is interested in somatic awareness practices and is a Nalandabodhi Practice Instructor and Karunika. Alannah works with the Mitra Council to support meditation resources. Christine is also a Karunika and senior student of Nalandabodhi.
Nalandabodhi’s Path of Meditation begins with shamatha or calm-abiding meditation. By this means, you create a reliable ground of meditation by taming the mind and building an aptitude for engaging with the profound wisdom of dharma.
Dates: Mondays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
Time: 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Maitrivana, 4610 Earles St., Vancouver BC
Cost: $20 or what you can afford; no one turned away
Instructors: Karunika Alannah Wells and Karunika Christine Hwang
Date/Time
Date(s) - Mon., June 1, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location Nalandabodhi Vancouver – Maitrivana
