Refining our Vitality: The Tao, The Buddha, and Emotional Balance
Lasting and meaningful wellbeing is a common goal uniting the traditions of the Buddha and the Tao. While ultimately having different paths in achieving this goal, both traditions emphasize the cultivation of wholesome states and the development of insight through meditation. Taoist meditaiton in particular places special emphasis on of our vital energy, chi- taking vitality as the main vehicle of the path.
Join Visiting Teacher Anand Parikshak for a special month of teachings on the Taoist neidan tradition focused on the cultivation of well-being and emotional balance. Weekly classes will focus on Taoist internal cultivation practices while bringing in perspectives from Buddhism and emotional psychology. All are welcome.
Week 1: Motivation and Direction
Week 2: Calm Abiding and Balance
Week 3: Insight and the Body
Week 4: Emotional Balance and the Heart
Tuesdays March 5-March 26, 6:30pm-8:30pm
at Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14
Sacramento CA, 95818
Anand Parikshak is a meditation teacher with a focus in the teachings of the Tao and the cultivation of emotional wellbeing. As an Indian-American, Anand was first taught meditation and posture from his father- the son of a yogi and Vedic educator. During his teens, Anand took a personal interest in meditation inspired by a connection to Nature and his main mentor, Dr. B Bayard, a Taoist practitioner and physician. Under Dr. Bayard’s training and the training of other great teachers, Anand has studied meditation, qigong, and Tai Chi Chuan. With respect to the teachings given to him, Anand now leads and developments meditation and mindfulness based programs for individuals from all walks of life. He has been honored to teach all around the world including prestigious institutions such as UCSF’s Osher Center, American University’s School of International Service, and the United States Department of State.