Meditation 101

Meditation 101 is an introductory course created by FPMT on basic Buddhist meditation techniques for complete beginners. It teaches basic Buddhist meditations that can be used by anyone to create more peace and happiness in daily life. 

The basic Buddhist meditation techniques covered include:

• What is meditation?
• Breathing meditations
• Mindfulness meditations
• Visualization meditations

More information about basic FPMT courses

The classes are offered as a five-week course several times a year, alternating with Buddhism in a Nutshell. For specific dates, please check our calendar. In keeping with our tradition, the class is offered on a donation basis and no pre-registration is needed.

Handouts for this course:

• Handouts 1-4
• Handouts 5-7
• Handout 8
• Handouts 9-10
• Handouts 11-12