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Frequently Asked Questions about Buddhism and Meditation
Do I have to be a Buddhist to benefit from meditation?
No. Anyone can learn basic meditation and experience the benefits. Buddhism
is a non-evangelical religion.
Buddhists respect all people and are happy to help anyone regardless of
whether they subscribe to another faith, or to none.
Do I need to have experience in meditation
or Buddhism to attend the classes?
No. All you need is the wish to improve yourself and the quality of your
life.
What do I need to bring to class?
If you wish to take notes, please bring a pen and notepad.
What is the cost of the classes?
$15.00 per class or $80.00 per month for unlimited classes, which help us
support the center and the branches. As a nonprofit organization, fees for
classes are our only source of income.
What if I don't have money and I want
to go to a class?
Everyone can participate in the classes regardless of ability to pay.
How should I dress for class?
Dress comfortably.
What relevance does Buddhism have to the
US now and to my life?
Although Buddhism first appeared in India over two and a half thousand years
ago, it has a timeless and universal relevance. In a nutshell, Buddha explained
that all our problems arise from confused and negative states of mind. He
taught methods for ridding the mind of these destructive states and thereby
realizing true happiness and fulfillment. These methods work for any mind,
in any country, in any age.
Who do Buddhists worship, and why?
Buddhists regard all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas as perfect guides and role
models, and as such naturally develop faith in them and rely upon them as
Spiritual Guides.
As a meditator approaches, and eventually attains, enlightenment he or she
develops extraordinary mental powers. These include the ability to bless
receptive minds with powerful transforming energy that greatly accelerates
the process of mental development. For this reason, Buddhists try through
meditation, prayer, and various ritual practices to communicate with enlightened
beings and receive their transforming blessings.
Is the NKT part of Tibetan Buddhism?
No. The New Kadampa Tradition is global Buddhism. Just as the Tibetans faithfully
adopted the practices taught to them by the great Indian masters and adapted
it to their own culture, so Geshe Kelsang the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition, encourages people from all ethnic
backgrounds to adopt the wisdom and compassion of Buddha and put it into
practice in a way that suits their particular culture.
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