May 31st,6:30-8pm.  What is Meditation & Why Should I Care?

This talk is a must for anyone who wishes to practice meditation effectively. It is based upon The Stages of Meditation (Bhavana Krama) by Master Kamalashila (750 AD) and presentations by Je Tsongkapa and Pabongka Rinpoche, as well as techniques taught by modern master Upsaka Culadasa (www.dharmatreasure.com). This is a practical exploration of the purpose and techniques of meditation for those who are motivated to find out what’s in it for them.

Robbins Library, 700 Mass Ave, Arlington MA. Community Room- enter elevator and press LLR (lower level rear) button

April 18th, 6:30-8pm. Eradicating Anger.

A talk on Master Shantideva’s “Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life”, the Chapter on Killing Anger. We’ll cover the disadvantages of anger, the advantages of never getting angry, the causes of anger, taking responsibility for your world, being on the side of angels, and perfecting patience.

Robbins Library, 700 Mass Ave, Arlington MA. Fourth floor conference room. In the rotunda, to the left.

The world is not what it seems and wisdom helps us cut through the illusion. Understanding how things really work is the key to getting what we want. Learn how to work the system.

Join Boston Peace of Mind for a free talk. We teach authentic Tibetan Buddhism from a Western perspective. All are welcome, you don’t have to be a Buddhist.

Tues, Mar 20. 6:30-8pm. Robbins Library Community Room. 700 Mass Ave, Arlington MA.

Living the Good Life: Have Your Cake and Eat it Too

Saturday, February 25th, 3-4:30pm

A free public talk on generating true and lasting love and compassion for yourself and others.  This is accomplished though the alchemical thought called “the Wish for enlightenment”, the mind that wishes to get enlightened as quickly as possible for the sake of all sentient beings. Having the Wish is way more than just being a nice guy or gal. What would it look like to have the Wish in our modern world?

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Thank you for making our first meeting a success! I enjoyed meeting you all and look forward to seeing you again. If you are just hearing about us, please join us for an upcoming talk.

Feb 25th, Saturday, 3-4:30 pm: Living the good life. Achieve the highest happiness, in order to be of ultimate benefit to the world. 

Mar 20th, Tuesday, 6:30-8 pm: Wisdom is bliss. Wise up to the way the world is working. Take control of the mechanism and start rewiring reality. Wake up, Neo! 

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Time: Wednesday, January 11th, 2012. 6:30-8pm.
Location: Robbins Library Community Room. 700 Mass Avenue, Arlington MA (directions)

The search for true and lasting happiness is what all of us really want, and the motivator of everything we do. But we often mistake true happiness for something ephemeral and superficial. True happiness cannot be found in money, relationships, professional advancement, or vacations to exotic places. It must be found within and must be cultivated through an authentic spiritual practice.

A free talk, open to the public.