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Taming the Wild Elephant Mind Meditation Retreat

  • Kadampa Meditation Center Indianapolis 4010 West 86th Street Indianapolis, IN, 46268 United States (map)

Taming the Wild Elephant Mind Meditation Retreat

with Kadampa Teacher, John Hammond
Book:
How to Solve Our Human Problems & Meaningful to Behold, available for purchase in our bookstore

Do you ever feel like your mind is like a wild elephant? How can you train or tame your mind to pacify the distracting and destructive thoughts that hold you captive? We can improve the quality of our minds through training in mindfulness and alertness with joy. From improving the quality of our mind and clearly understanding how to guard the mind, our happiness will increase and we will experience a deep inner peace and suppleness of mind.

In this retreat, we will explore:

  • Guarding the mind versus suppression through mindfulness

  • Protecting our mind when it’s upset and feeling uncontrolled

  • Becoming familiar with pacify negativity through a daily practice

Pricing & Registration

Free for members
$30 non-members
$20 non-member students and seniors
Pre-register or pay at the door

Try out our New Member Special
$40 for 30 days

For just $10 more than the cost of the retreat, you can do a one month trial membership that includes all drop in classes and retreats.

This is a non-renewable 30 day trial membership with no further financial obligations.


About the Teacher

John Hammond has been studying dharma and meditating for 7 years with the Center, and has a 20-year career at Rolls Royce as an analyst. He is dedicated to helping others learn to live happier lives through meditation and implementing Buddha's teachings. His clear and insightful teachings are highly relatable to anyone who lives a busy modern life.

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