“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 1 is a 5-session course for beginners and anyone wishing to refresh their meditation practice. The last class is Mon., April 13 (7 pm to 8:30 pm).
Please note: The next shamatha course — Knowing Oneself Level 2 — begins Mon., June 1 and runs every Monday in June.
Nalandabodhi’s path of meditation begins with shamatha or calm-abiding meditation. This class explores various shamatha methods, each one progressively enhancing your experience of calm-abiding. 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. Basic connections with breath, counting breath and working with focal objects will be explored.
Dates: Monday, April 13 (last class)
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
Instructor: Christine Hwang, a senior student of Nalandabodhi
Date/Time
Date(s) - Mon., April 13, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location Nalandabodhi Vancouver – Maitrivana
Registration
Registration is closed for this event.
