The Union of Shamatha & Vipashyana: A Meditation Workshop

Everyone Welcome - Open to All Levels

Event Overview
Join us for a half-day meditation workshop with Lama Yeshe Jinpa, exploring Shamatha (Calm Abiding) and Vipashyana (Insight Meditation) - two essential pillars of Buddhist practice. Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, this workshop offers practical instruction and deep insights into cultivating stability, clarity, and wisdom on the path of awakening.

What to Expect
🔹 Shamatha (Calm Abiding): Learn how to develop a stable, pliant, and mindful mind through breath awareness, visualization techniques, and practical strategies to overcome obstacles like distraction and dullness.
🔹 Vipashyana (Insight Meditation): Explore how to cultivate a clear and panoramic awareness, integrate analytical meditation, and deepen your understanding of emptiness from a Vajrayana perspective.
🔹 The Union of Both Practices: Discover how Shamatha and Vipashyana work together to create a profound foundation for wisdom and enlightenment.

Key Topics Covered

• The nine stages of Shamatha and how to progress through them
• Visualization techniques and breath awareness for concentration
• How to work with distraction, agitation, and lethargy
• The role of analytical meditation in developing insight
• Vajrayana perspectives on emptiness and pure perception
• Practical tips for integrating meditation into daily life

About Lama Yeshe Jinpa
Lama Yeshe Jinpa is the spiritual director of Lion’s Roar Dharma Center and has been teaching Tibetan Buddhism for decades. With a deep background in both traditional and modern approaches to meditation, he offers accessible yet profound guidance on integrating these teachings into everyday life.

This workshop will include guided meditation, teachings, and opportunities for Q&A.

Who Should Attend?

• Beginners curious about meditation and mindfulness
• Experienced practitioners looking to refine their meditation practice
• Anyone interested in Tibetan Buddhism, Vajrayana, or Buddhist philosophy
• Those seeking a calm and insightful approach to life’s challenges

Host or Publisher Lion's Roar Dharma Center