Name: Meditate in Back Bay: The Psychology of Change
Start: 2025-03-04T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-04T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Church of the Covenant

Meditate in Back Bay: The Psychology of Change

A Back Bay meditation event - relax, recharge and connect with other meditators. Topic: The Psychology of Change. Held at 67 Newbury St.
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Our mind has limitless potential. But we can easily find ourself stuck in repetitive ways of thinking and behaving. Buddha taught many gentle methods to help us transform our mind and break free from old habits.

This Tuesday 7-8pm meditation class will take a practical look at Buddha’s wisdom teachings and how it can be applied to our modern life.

Each week will include:

guided breathing meditation
a short teaching on how to access more inner calm and kindness
a concluding contemplative time
Q&A time with Gen Khedrub

March 4 - The psychology of change with Leela Dodda

April 22 - Basic mindfulness trainings

May 6 - What is patience?

May 20 - Being patient with ourselves

Location: These classes are held at the Church of the Covenant, 67 Newbury St.

Cost: $15 per class / free for members. At the door, or in advance at: https://www.meditationinboston.org/newbury-classes

Gen Kelsang Khedrub is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston. He has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 30 years. Gen Khedrub has served as a Resident Teacher in Chicago and in Seattle, and over the years he has taught special events and led meditation retreats around the country. His heartfelt teachings are presented with clarity and humor that make them accessible to everyone.

Leela Dodda was born in India. After completing his doctoral studies at Yale, he established himself as a drug discovery scientist in Boston, where he works to develop breakthrough therapies that can transform patients' lives. This dedication to alleviating suffering through science naturally complements Leela's deep interest in Buddhist philosophy. His unique perspective, combining rigorous scientific inquiry with contemplative wisdom, drives him to pursue a twofold mission: advancing medical treatments while sharing insights about achieving lasting happiness.