When
- Friday, April 25th ~ 7:30pm - 9pm
Cost
- Suggested Donation: $15
- For those registered for weekend retreat, there is no charge.
Contact
Ryan Thompson
Tergar Meditation Community - Chicago
(312) 342-0101
chicago@tergar.org
Why Meditate?
An Introductory Talk with Tergar Facilitator Kell Julliard
In the modern world, we are surrounded by unparalleled levels of material wealth and comfort, yet our sophisticated exterior often masks feelings of dissatisfaction, anxiety, and depression. Ironically, it often seems that the more “progress” we see in the world around us, the less content we are with our lives.
Meditation shows us that true happiness is found within and awakens us to the joy of the present moment. In this evening talk, Tergar facilitator Kell Julliard will introduce some of the benefits of meditation established by recent research, discuss the nature of meditation, and provide guidance in how to get started.
The evening will include experiential video teachings by Mingyur Rinpoche, author of the best-selling “Joy of Living.” Attendees will learn about the Tergar approach to meditation and will be able determine whether the weekend workshop that follows is right for them. The talk is suitable for people of all faiths, as well as both beginning and experienced meditators.
About Mingyur Rinpoche
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is a rising star among the new generation of Tibetan Buddhist masters. With a rare ability to present the ancient wisdom of Tibet in a fresh, engaging manner, Rinpoche’s profound teachings and playful sense of humor have endeared him to students around the world. His first book, The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness, debuted on The New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into over twenty languages. In early June, 2011, Mingyur Rinpoche left his monastery in Bodhgaya, India to begin a period of extended solitary retreat. Read more...
About Kell Julliard
Kell Julliard has practiced meditation in a variety of traditions since his early twenties. In 2009 he met Mingyur Rinpoche and has since studied intensively with Rinpoche and the Tergar Meditation Community. During this time he has served as practice leader for the Tergar New York City Meditation Center. In addition to Kell’s role with Tergar, he currently serves as head of clinical research education at a large academic community hospital in Brooklyn, where he also teaches mindfulness meditation to faculty, residents, and staff.
About the Tergar Meditation Community
The mission of the Tergar Meditation Community is to make the ancient practice of meditation accessible to the modern world. For centuries, the practice of meditation has been used by countless individuals to transform suffering into joy and confusion into wisdom. Tergar meditation and study programs are designed to facilitate this transformation. Under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, a remarkable teacher celebrated for his ability to make the practice of meditation accessible to people of all backgrounds, the Tergar community of meditation centers and practice groups provides a comprehensive course of meditation training and study, with programs for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. Read more...