Rigpa Boston is hosting free weekly meditation sessions on Monday evenings from 7 to 9:15, in Waltham. No previous meditation experience is required, and a basic introduction to the practice is provided at the sessions, which do not take place on national holidays.

“Rigpa aims to present the Buddhist tradition of Tibet in a way that is both completely authentic and as relevant as possible to the lives and needs of modern men and women,” says event organizer Richard Snow. “We are open to all schools and traditions of Buddhist wisdom and, with the guidance and gracious patronage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Rigpa offers those following the Buddhist teachings a complete path of study and practice.”

Rigpa is a Tibetan word that can be translated to mean intelligence or awareness. Founded by Sogyal Rinpoche, Rigpa centers can be found in 23 countries around the world.

Cost: Free. Location: 24 Crescent St., Ste. 308, Waltham. For more information, call 617-855-5086, email [email protected] or visit Boston. USA.Rigpa.org.