The Ground - Meaghan Duffy

Service Description

Topic: What is “The Ground”? An introduction from the Tibetan Buddhist perspective Joining in person at Nyima Tashi Synopsis: As students of Tibetan Buddhism, we often read and hear references to “the ground”.  The notion of the ground – also called the basis – is a key concept for Mahayana and later forms of Buddhism and is often said to be synonymous with the understanding of Buddha Nature. Drawing on the Teachings of Traleg Kyabgön Rinpoche IX, Meaghan will offer an introduction to the view of the ground and how this view informs the formative stages of meditation practice. Bio: Meaghan Duffy is a student of the Kamtsang Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. In 2013 Meaghan took refuge with Khenpo Ngawang Sangye (who was appointed to his office in Aotearoa by HH 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje) and her principal teacher is Traleg Rinpoche. Meaghan is a member of Nyima Tashi Kagyu Buddhist Centre in Auckland and is undertaking a multi-year Shedra (philosophical studies) course embodying the study of both Sutra & Tantra. An Australian by birth, Meaghan holds an honours degree in visual arts and has followed a career that is mainly driven by her interest in and genuine affection for people and the predicament of our contemporary lives. Meaghan lives in Auckland with her young son.