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Meditation and The Buddhist Way of Life | Introduction to Buddhism

Date: Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Venue: Kosala Kadampa Buddhist Center, Chapel Hill

Price: $12 (without membership)

Category: Community

Meditation classes for everyone with Kadampa Buddhist teacher Ann Gerhardt and Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu. In these introductory classes, Ann and Gen Norbu will introduce the basic foundations of the Buddhist way of life, including teachings on the mind, reincarnation, karma, and of course meditation. We all want to be happy all the time, but we normally seek happiness outside ourself. No matter how much we seek happiness outside ourself, we will never find real, lasting happiness, because happiness is a part of the mind that experiences inner peace, or peace of mind. Therefore, the only way to find real, lasting happiness is to establish it within our mind. How do we establish happiness within our mind? To do this, we have to develop and maintain a peaceful mind. This is the main purpose of meditation and the Buddhist way of life. “In his Dharma teachings, Buddha advises us not to seek happiness outside ourself, but to establish it within our mind.” - Introduction to Buddhism, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

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Meditation and The Buddhist Way of Life | Introduction to Buddhism

“Expect to learn about karma, reincarnation, and the mind during the class.”

When
This Sunday
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where
Kosala Kadampa Buddhist Center
Chapel Hill, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
$12 (without membership)
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Meditation and The Buddhist Way of Life | Introduction to Buddhism is an introductory class at the Kosala Kadampa Buddhist Center that teaches the basic foundations of Buddhist practice. Led by teacher Ann Gerhardt and monk Gen Kelsang Norbu, this session focuses on training the mind to establish lasting inner peace. The class costs $12 for those without a membership and runs from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Sunday, September 27, 2026. This is a helpful weekend option if you want to step away from the busy pace of family life and learn practical methods for maintaining a peaceful mind.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the meditation class cost?
The class is $12 for individuals who do not have a membership.
Who teaches the class?
The class is taught by Kadampa Buddhist teacher Ann Gerhardt and Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu.

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Meditation and The Buddhist Way of Life | Introduction to Buddhism runs Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM.

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Kosala Kadampa Buddhist Center is at 101 Cosgrove Ave., Chapel Hill, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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