Budda Teach in Knoxville

Lama Jamdron, teacher, translator, and personal secretary at Kagyu Thubten Chöling Monastery in Wappingers Falls, N.Y., will be teaching Nov. 12-13 at Losel Shedrup Ling of Knoxville, 5415-F Kingston Pike.

From 7-9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12, he will present "A Little Shift Makes a Big Difference," during which he will discuss the many small but profound ways we can bring insight into our mundane tasks and relationships, so that every day can become a forward step on the path to freedom.

From 9:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, he will present "Making Sense of the Vajrayana," during which he will discuss the esoteric practices of Tibetan Buddhist Tantra. Referred to as the quick path to enlightenment, tantric practices are deeply skillful means that can bring about a complete transformation of our experience, but western practitioners may have difficulty understanding how to relate to them. Lama Jamdron will give practical advice about how to engage in Vajrayana meditation in a way that is personally meaningful.

From 1:30 pm-4:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, he will present "Discovering No-Self Without Losing Your Head," during which he will discuss the Buddha teaching that ultimately we have no truly existent self. When properly understood and realized, "the truth of selflessness" brings freedom from suffering and confusion. But this teaching can also be misunderstood as a dictum to negate or suppress the ego in the relative world. Lama Jamdron will teach the methods of insight meditation that can lead to right understanding of the view of selflessness, and discuss how to avoid misconceptions about this fundamental principle.

Space is limited, so please register in advance. LSLK has a limited number of cushions and chairs, so please bring your own cushion if you have one.

The suggested donation is $30 for both days, or $15 per session. Direct offerings to Lama Jamdron are encouraged. Donations to LSLK are also welcome.

For info and to register, visit http://www.lslk.org.