Benefits of meditation include reduced blood pressure, a stronger immune system, reduced stress, and greater happiness. Yet most of us aren’t sure how to get started. In this special four-week online course, Lama Tsomo teaches meditation in an accessible and meaningful way and shares age-old, time-tested practices in her signature playful style. You’ll also learn personal leadership skills and come away with tips and tools to bring lessons learned on the cushion into the world, ultimately leading to a sense of greater meaning, connection, and happiness in life.

What's inside?

  • 1

    Welcome to the eCourse

    • Introduction

    • Dharma: Study

    • Sangha: Community

    • Inner Work: Journaling
  • 2

    Week 1: Starting the Journey

    • Dharma: Study

    • Buddha: Practice

    • Video: Benefits of Meditation

    • Video: How to Sit

    • Video: Getting Started with Simple Shamata

    • Video: Reflections and Common Obstacles

    • Video: Tips for the Week Ahead

    • Sangha: Community

    • Inner Work: Journaling

    • Your Weekly Journal Entry

    • Outer Work: Questions for Learning Circles
  • 3

    Week 2: The Ocean of Awareness

    • Dharma: Study

    • Buddha: Practice

    • Video: Sending and Receiving Compassion with Tonglen

    • Video: Compassion and Common Obstacles

    • Video: Dedication and Tips for the Week Ahead

    • Sangha: Community

    • Inner Work: Journaling

    • Your Weekly Journal Entry

    • Outer Work: Questions for Learning Circles
  • 4

    Week 3: Walking the Path

    • Dharma: Study

    • Buddha: Practice

    • Video: More Explanation of Tonglen

    • Video: Tips for the Week Ahead

    • Sangha: Community

    • Inner Work: Journaling

    • Your Weekly Journal Entry

    • Outer Work: Questions for Learning Circles
  • 5

    Week 4: Supporting Your Practice

    • Dharma: Study

    • Buddha: Practice

    • Video: Shamata with Visual Support

    • Video: Shamata with Ambient Noise as Support

    • Video: Tips for Continuing Your Practice

    • Sangha: Community

    • Inner Work: Journaling

    • Your Weekly Journal Entry

    • Outer Work: Questions for Learning Circles

    • What's Next?