About the Book

• Who was Buddha?
• Past and future lives
• What is karma?
• Why and how to meditate
• The path to enlightenment

2,500 years after the passing of Buddha, his message continues to resonate.

This compelling introduction explains the essential principles of the Buddhist way of life and what it means to be a Buddhist.

Meditation is explained clearly and simply as a tool for developing qualities such as inner peace, love and patience.

"A perfect little journal of Buddhist education with material to challenge any student of Buddhist thought."
—Shambhala Sun

"A brilliantly clear and concise introduction to this vast subject. Very highly recommended."
—Yoga & Health Magazine

"A clear and comprehensive overview of Buddhist theory, practice, and lifestyle."
—Library Journal

About the Author

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism.

He is the author of 20 highly acclaimed books on Buddhism and the founder of over 900 Kadampa Meditation Centers and Groups throughout the world.

Geshe Kelsang presents Buddha's teachings clearly and practically, empowering us to take them to heart and use them to improve the quality of our daily life.

He is a perfectly qualified spiritual Teacher who can show us directly from his own experience how to begin, make progress on, and complete the spiritual path.

About the Speaker

Gen Kelsang Mondrub is an American Buddhist monk and a close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. He is the Resident Teacher of Rameshori Buddhist Center of Atlanta.

Since 1993, Gen Mondrub has formally engaged the comprehensive spiritual practices and Teacher Training Program of the New Kadampa Tradition as the vehicle for his personal spiritual development and as a means to benefiting others. In March 2001, Gen Mondrub was requested by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and students in Atlanta to become the Resident Teacher of Rameshori Center.

Gen Mondrub presents Buddha's teachings in a simple and inspiring manner, with warmth and humor. Through his personal example, caring nature and skill, Gen Mondrub is able to help students discover for themselves how to integrate these classic teachings into our modern world, making everyday life joyful and meaningful.

Ongoing Book Club with Chris Byrne

Wednesdays, beginning July 16
7pm at Barnes & Noble Perimeter
$10 suggested donation, $5 students/seniors/limited income
No one turned away for lack of funds.

After the introductory talk on July 9, join Kadampa Buddhist lay teacher, Chris Byrne, for an ongoing discussion of Introduction to Buddhism. If you have wanted to explore Buddhism and Buddhist meditation for some time, but were not sure how to start, this weekly book club is a perfect way to learn more. Everyone is welcome to attend; drop in for any class.

Location

All events at
Barnes & Noble Perimter
120 Perimeter Center West
Atlanta, GA 30346

Near Perimeter Mall, just outside I-285