A renowned Tibetan Buddhist master once remarked, “The most powerful, smallest, and largest thing in the universe is the mind.”  From dawn to dusk our minds ceaselessly perceive and process our experiences. 

Both ancient wisdom and modern science affirm that the state of our mind is the cornerstone of our well-being. Yet, how much have we truly studied the properties of the mind and its functions? And, more importantly, how can we translate this understanding into meaningful change in our daily lives? 

In this one-day workshop, we will examine these questions through the lens of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, alternating between explanation and meditation practices, to establish an introductory foundation on the workings of the mind. 

Shamelle Gonzalez

Shamelle Gonzalez has been studying and practicing in the Buddhist tradition for 15 years. In 2018, she completed a strict, traditional three-year retreat under the guidance of her teacher, Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche. Since then, she has served as a practice assistant for subsequent three-year retreats and works with Tibetan lamas and translators to contribute to the editing and translation of Buddhist philosophical texts.

Shamelle serves as the coordinator of Katog Tingzin Ling in Miami and also as the social media coordinator for Katog Choling and Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche. She also runs a personal instagram account where she shares authentic Buddhist content under the handle @PemaLotus. On occasion, she leads retreats, classes, dharma mentorship-exchanges, and does more retreats of varying lengths on her own.

COST: $60

Includes light lunch

SPACE LIMITED