Happiness Tips for Everyone: Advice from Atisha’s Heart
Tuesdays | 1:30pm - 2:45pm
at 907 Barra Row Suite 202, Davidson, NC 28036 (2nd floor, parking in the back)
with Kadampa Teacher and Fariba Homesley
$12/class, free for members
“Since you cannot become a Buddha merely by understanding Dharma, practice earnestly with understanding.” - Atisha (AD 982–1054), quoted in The New Meditation Handbook, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
We all want to be happy, but how can we be happy in the midst of all the different influences in our daily life? What are some simple practices that everyone can do to help their mind, both in and out of meditation? One particularly well-loved text within our lineage, known as Advice from Atisha’s Heart, is full of helpful tips that everyone can practice. Each one addresses some aspect of our life where we can find more peace and happiness by thinking in special ways.
In these classes, Fariba will introduce and guide meditations for all levels. Each class will focus on a few verses from Advice from Atisha’s Heart, looking at how we can understand and practice their meaning in a way that will improve our daily experience. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.
Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook - US 2nd edition
Class Schedule
April 1 - Prayers for Meditation: A Commentary to the Preparatory Practices
April 8 - The Mantra OM AH HUM: A Special Breathing Meditation
April 15 - Introduction to Emptiness: A Traditional Meditation on Emptiness
April 22 - Happiness Tips for Everyone: Advice from Atisha’s Heart, Week 1
April 29 - Happiness Tips for Everyone: Advice from Atisha’s Heart, Week 2
About the Teacher
Fariba Homesley received her first Kadampa Dharma teaching in 2006 from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche at the International Fall Festival. She then began regular studies at KMC North Carolina. Originally from Iran, Fariba's nature is kind, her understanding of the teachings is good, and her presentation is clear.