Vipassana Meditation, What for?
Ven. Jampa Sangmo
Sunday, March 10: 10:30am-12pm
Vipassana Meditation has the capacity for us to maximize our potential and to become more aware of the present moment. This simple and profound practice has been utilized for over 2500 years as a powerful agent of change. Buddhist contemplative practices can help us understand and transform unproductive coping strategies. Meditation allows individuals to expand their mental capacity, leading to more creativity, resilience and overall well being. This discussion will highlight practices that help to alleviate the impacts of stress and maximize both our mental and physical health in everyday life.
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Ven. Jampa Sangmo is a Tibetan Buddhist Nun. She was born in Hermosa Beach, California. Her practice began with Vipassana Meditation where she did numerous long retreats. She came to Tibetan Buddhism in 1993 and began her studies with several Buddhist Masters including Lama Zopa Rinpoche, H.E. Choden Rinpoche, Ribur Rinpoche and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. She took robes with her teacher Khensur Jampa Tegchok Rinpoche in 2008. She has lectured and led meditation groups and retreats for Chevron International, Facebook Menlo Park Campus, Road Scholar (formally Elder Hostel), Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Ocean of Compassion, Land of Medicine Buddha(LMB), and Vajrapani Institute.
Jampa Sangmo’s teaching emphasizes the application of meditation to one’s personal, and work life, in order to enrich one's happiness and effectiveness. Venerable Jampa Sangmo currently resides in San Francisco and teaches meditation. |