In these uncertain times, many of us feel a deep need for peace, comfort, and connection.  Please join us for gentle prayers to the Buddha of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, as we open our hearts and invite his blessings for ourselves, our loved ones, and our world.

Everyone welcome!

Location

Register for the link to join prayers

Live-stream only

Cost

Free

For spiritual practiitioners, going for refuge to the Three Jewels is the gateway for entering Buddhism. We recognize that we need help from Buddha, Dharma and Sangha in order to make swift progress towards the real peace and happiness we seek. By going for refuge we can eventually accomplish full enlightenment and help others in the same way.

10:30am - 11:455am First Retreat Session
12:45pm - 2:00pm Second retreat session
3:00pm- 4:30pm Third retreat session

Location

Live-streamed

Register for Link

Cost

$25 / 3 sessions

$10/session

$5/Seniors or Student/session or $15 - 3 Sessions

Members free

In this class, we will introduce the special breathing meditation known as the OM AH HUM meditation which combines the breath with a simple mantra recitation. Internally chanting these sacred sounds can bring peace and healing.  Join us as we learn how to incorporate this simple, powerful form of practice into our daily lives.

Everyone Welcome! 

Location

Live-stream only

Register for link

Questions to info@meditioninaustin.org

Cost

$10 session

$5  Seniors

Members free

During this morning ceremony on Buddha’s Enlightenment Day, April 15, we take the eight Mahayana precepts, and explicitly promise to abstain for twenty-four hours from eight actions: killing, stealing, sexual activity, lying, taking intoxicants, eating after lunch, sitting on high or luxurious thrones or seats, wearing ornaments, perfume, etc, and singing and dancing, etc. These eight, however, are merely symbolic, for in reality we promise to abstain from all non-virtuous actions for twenty-four hours. Taking and keeping these precepts is a special purification practice. Buddha realized that all living beings’ suffering comes from their previous negative karma, and so he taught special practices to purify it.

This ceremony will be live-streamed at 6:30am and will be offered by Noreen Flack, Resident Teacher. Everyone welcome!

Location

Live-Steam only

Regsiter for link

Cost

Free or donation

April 15 is Buddha’s Enlightenment Day, when we celebrate Buddha demonstrating how to attain enlightenment. Enlightenment is the inner light of wisdom, completely free from mistaken appearance, whose function is to bestow mental peace upon each and every living being. It is the source of all true happiness.

On this holy day, we engage in chanted prayers and a guided visualization of Buddha, led by Noreen Flack, Resident Teacher at KMC Austin.  Everyone welcome!

Location

Vessel Offsite

7101 Easy Wind Dr Unit 3108

Austin, TX 78752

Live-stream option

Cost

$15 class fee

$7 seniors/students

Members free

Our negative states of mind—especially uncontrolled anger and frustration—create endless problems for ourselves and others, and prevent us from fulfilling our deepest wishes. Even when everything appears to be going well externally, a frustrated or angry mind can leave us feeling deeply unhappy.  In this two part workshop, we’ll explore practical methods for recognizing, understanding, and transforming these painful mental habits, so we can respond to life with greater patience, clarity, and inner peace.

Noreen Flack, Resident Teacher will guide us in meditations and offer Buddhist advice for dealing with painful states of mind.

Location

Live-Steam only

Regsiter for link

Questions to Info@meditationinaustin.org

Cost

$20 whole class (2 Sessions)

$10 seniors (1 Session)

Members free

Join us on Mother’s Day as we take a deep dive into recognizing just how kind our mother really is.  And with Buddha’s help, we will recognize that since we have taken countless rebirths all living beings have been our mother at one time or another. . .

This special Sunday morning meditation class will help us reflect on the kindness that we are surrounded by.  Everyone welcome! Stay for tea and cookies after class!

Location

Vessel Offsite

7101 Easy Wind Dr.

Austin, TX 78752

Questions to Info@meditationinaustin.org

Cost

$12 / Class

$6 Seniors/Students

Members free