Sunday Morning Meditation
with Ven. Carol Corradi
Meditations on the 16 Guidelines for Life
10:00am - 11:00am PT
Via Zoom every Sunday and also In person on the first Sunday of the month*
FREE / Open to all
Registration required
*starting October 6th
(No sessions: 9/22, 10/20)
Meditations on the 16 Guidelines for Life
10:00am - 11:00am PT
Via Zoom every Sunday and also In person on the first Sunday of the month*
FREE / Open to all
Registration required
*starting October 6th
(No sessions: 9/22, 10/20)
The 16 Guidelines for Life**
These meditations are taken from the 16 Guidelines for Life program. Each guideline is based on a positive quality. Discoveries in neuroscience have shown that we have the potential to develop and transform our minds in a positive way. Practicing these Guidelines can help strengthen our existing qualities and deepen our connection with others for a more meaningful and happier life.
The 16 Guidelines were inspired by an ethical code written by King Songtsen Gampo in 7th century Tibet to guide his citizens. The code played a crucial part in the transformation of Tibet from a warlike nation into a civilization renowned for its peace and serenity. The 16 Guidelines are a modern presentation of this ancient wisdom without any religious dogma.
Why meditate?
“We meditate to investigate the basic energy we already have, the energy of our body, speech and mind: what is it, where does it come from, why does it do what it does? The mind is like the central generator that provides electricity to the entirety of a big city; it’s mental energy that determines whether the actions of our body, speech and mind are positive or negative, the cause of happiness or suffering.
Most of the time we’re unaware of what we’re doing; that’s the main problem. Meditation can wake us up and prevent us from sleeping our way through life. . . .In order to benefit others we don’t necessarily have to do anything physical, we just have to turn our mind in that direction. This brings great joy into our mind, a warm feeling to our heart and clarifies the purpose of our life.”
– Lama Thubten Yeshe, inspiration for FDCW and UE, Universal Love
**The 16 Guidelines:
(In partnership with the FPMT)
01. HUMILITY to be willing and able to learn from others
02. PATIENCE to cultivate a calm and spacious mind
03. CONTENTMENT to enjoy who we are and what we have
04. DELIGHT to rejoice in the good fortune of others
05. KINDNESS to be friendly, caring and considerate
06. HONESTY to act with transparency and fairness
07. GENEROSITY to give without expecting anything in return
08. RIGHT SPEECH to speak with insight and sensitivity
09. RESPECT to honour people with a deeper understanding and experience of life
10. FORGIVENESS to let go of resentment and anger towards ourselves and others
11. GRATITUDE to acknowledge and repay the kindness of others
12. LOYALTY to be good-hearted and dependable in all our relationships
13. ASPIRATION to seek a fulfilling way of life that avoids causing harm
14. PRINCIPLES to develop sincere and stable inner values, and avoid harmful influences
15. SERVICE to help and benefit others in whatever way we can
16. COURAGE to accept responsibilities and challenges with calm determination
These meditations are taken from the 16 Guidelines for Life program. Each guideline is based on a positive quality. Discoveries in neuroscience have shown that we have the potential to develop and transform our minds in a positive way. Practicing these Guidelines can help strengthen our existing qualities and deepen our connection with others for a more meaningful and happier life.
The 16 Guidelines were inspired by an ethical code written by King Songtsen Gampo in 7th century Tibet to guide his citizens. The code played a crucial part in the transformation of Tibet from a warlike nation into a civilization renowned for its peace and serenity. The 16 Guidelines are a modern presentation of this ancient wisdom without any religious dogma.
Why meditate?
“We meditate to investigate the basic energy we already have, the energy of our body, speech and mind: what is it, where does it come from, why does it do what it does? The mind is like the central generator that provides electricity to the entirety of a big city; it’s mental energy that determines whether the actions of our body, speech and mind are positive or negative, the cause of happiness or suffering.
Most of the time we’re unaware of what we’re doing; that’s the main problem. Meditation can wake us up and prevent us from sleeping our way through life. . . .In order to benefit others we don’t necessarily have to do anything physical, we just have to turn our mind in that direction. This brings great joy into our mind, a warm feeling to our heart and clarifies the purpose of our life.”
– Lama Thubten Yeshe, inspiration for FDCW and UE, Universal Love
**The 16 Guidelines:
(In partnership with the FPMT)
01. HUMILITY to be willing and able to learn from others
02. PATIENCE to cultivate a calm and spacious mind
03. CONTENTMENT to enjoy who we are and what we have
04. DELIGHT to rejoice in the good fortune of others
05. KINDNESS to be friendly, caring and considerate
06. HONESTY to act with transparency and fairness
07. GENEROSITY to give without expecting anything in return
08. RIGHT SPEECH to speak with insight and sensitivity
09. RESPECT to honour people with a deeper understanding and experience of life
10. FORGIVENESS to let go of resentment and anger towards ourselves and others
11. GRATITUDE to acknowledge and repay the kindness of others
12. LOYALTY to be good-hearted and dependable in all our relationships
13. ASPIRATION to seek a fulfilling way of life that avoids causing harm
14. PRINCIPLES to develop sincere and stable inner values, and avoid harmful influences
15. SERVICE to help and benefit others in whatever way we can
16. COURAGE to accept responsibilities and challenges with calm determination
About Ven. Carol Corradi:
Ven. Carol Corradi (Jampa Chötso) has been a nun in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition for over 30 years. In 1990 she helped found Tse Chen Ling Center in San Francisco. She studied with Lama Zopa Rinpoche, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and many great masters over the years. She teaches guided meditation and various Buddhist courses including the Discovering Buddhism series. Ven. Carol is currently offering service as the Director of Tse Chen Ling Center. She strives to bring an analytical and practical perspective to her study and presentation of Buddhist concepts.
Ven. Carol Corradi (Jampa Chötso) has been a nun in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition for over 30 years. In 1990 she helped found Tse Chen Ling Center in San Francisco. She studied with Lama Zopa Rinpoche, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and many great masters over the years. She teaches guided meditation and various Buddhist courses including the Discovering Buddhism series. Ven. Carol is currently offering service as the Director of Tse Chen Ling Center. She strives to bring an analytical and practical perspective to her study and presentation of Buddhist concepts.