Basic Buddhist Meditation: Finding Happiness Inside Ourself

Meditation classes for everyone with Nancy Fox

Thursdays, 7-8pm, February 26 to April 2

Cost: $10/class, members free

“Dharma instructions teach us how to make ourself and others happy.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, The New Meditation Handbook

We all want to be happy, but how often do we seek happiness outside ourself? It might seem like a cliché, but it’s true that we’ll never be happy with anyone else if we’re not happy with ourself. The first step to finding happiness inside ourself is working on our own mind. Therefore, the basic Buddhist meditations are for establishing happiness within our own mind.

In these classes, Nancy Fox will introduce and guide the basic Buddhist meditations for establishing happiness within our own mind.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

February 26 - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: Our Precious Human Life

March 5 - Eliminating the Laziness of Attachment: Death and Impermanence

March 12 - Focusing Our Spiritual Practice: The Dangers of Lower Rebirth

March 19 - Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha: Refuge Practice

March 26 - Meditation on Karma: Actions and Their Effects

April 2 - Meditation on Non-attachment: Developing Renunciation for Samsara

“Even if we contemplate deeply the most sublime paintings and works of art we cannot gain benefits that compare with the benefits of contemplating and meditating on the diagram of the Wheel of Life because this diagram reveals the complete path to liberation and full enlightenment.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

This workshop will explain the symbolism of the Wheel of Life and show how to apply it to practical, life-changing meditations.

Our mind has the power to make good things happen in our own personal life and in the world at large. The key is to establish, in our own mind, the causes of the world we want to see, by developing a heart that cherishes everyone.

This course provides training in step-by-step methods to powerful change. We also engage in group prayers during the class to combine and amplify our intention toward world peace and happiness.

Recommended reading: The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Eight Steps to Happiness

Letting Go of Anger and Resentment: How to Solve Our Human Problems

Meditation classes for everyone with Kadam Ethan Lechner

Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, Feb 17 - Mar 17

Cost: $12/class, members free

“There is no evil greater than anger, and no virtue greater than patience. Therefore, I should strive in various ways to become familiar with the practice of patience.” - Shantideva, quoted in How to Solve Our Human Problems

Do you ever find yourself in situations in which it seems impossible to keep a happy mind? Even after getting out of an unhealthy relationship or a bad situation, do you still find yourself tormented by old resentments that continue to burn, even years later? If so, then these classes are for you!

In these classes, we will explore tried and tested methods for letting go of, not repressing, anger and resentment, without taking it out on others. The practice of patient acceptance, when combined with wisdom and compassion, is the most effective way to work with our unhappy feelings, learn from them, and then heal our mind and our heart so that we can finally get some peace.

Recommended reading: How to Solve Our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - How to Solve Our Human Problems

Mar 3 - A Happy Mind, No Matter What: Learning to Accept Suffering

Mar 10 - Emptiness and Letting Go: The Patience of Definitely Thinking about Dharma

Mar 17 - Compassion and Forgiveness: Learning Not to Retaliate

Basic Buddhist Meditation: Finding Happiness Inside Ourself

Meditation classes for everyone with Nancy Fox

Thursdays, 7-8pm, February 26 to April 2

Cost: $10/class, members free

“Dharma instructions teach us how to make ourself and others happy.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, The New Meditation Handbook

We all want to be happy, but how often do we seek happiness outside ourself? It might seem like a cliché, but it’s true that we’ll never be happy with anyone else if we’re not happy with ourself. The first step to finding happiness inside ourself is working on our own mind. Therefore, the basic Buddhist meditations are for establishing happiness within our own mind.

In these classes, Nancy Fox will introduce and guide the basic Buddhist meditations for establishing happiness within our own mind.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

February 26 - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: Our Precious Human Life

March 5 - Eliminating the Laziness of Attachment: Death and Impermanence

March 12 - Focusing Our Spiritual Practice: The Dangers of Lower Rebirth

March 19 - Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha: Refuge Practice

March 26 - Meditation on Karma: Actions and Their Effects

April 2 - Meditation on Non-attachment: Developing Renunciation for Samsara

Disconnect from your devices and busy life, and enjoy short teachings, gently guided meditations, and breaks for silence, tea and contemplation.

Our mind always has the potential to be clear, spacious and positive. Learn how to let go of distractions and access the clarity of your mind.

No experience necessary, everyone welcome.

Our mind has the power to make good things happen in our own personal life and in the world at large. The key is to establish, in our own mind, the causes of the world we want to see, by developing a heart that cherishes everyone.

This course provides training in step-by-step methods to powerful change. We also engage in group prayers during the class to combine and amplify our intention toward world peace and happiness.

Recommended reading: The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Eight Steps to Happiness

Letting Go of Anger and Resentment: How to Solve Our Human Problems

Meditation classes for everyone with Kadam Ethan Lechner

Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, Feb 17 - Mar 17

Cost: $12/class, members free

“There is no evil greater than anger, and no virtue greater than patience. Therefore, I should strive in various ways to become familiar with the practice of patience.” - Shantideva, quoted in How to Solve Our Human Problems

Do you ever find yourself in situations in which it seems impossible to keep a happy mind? Even after getting out of an unhealthy relationship or a bad situation, do you still find yourself tormented by old resentments that continue to burn, even years later? If so, then these classes are for you!

In these classes, we will explore tried and tested methods for letting go of, not repressing, anger and resentment, without taking it out on others. The practice of patient acceptance, when combined with wisdom and compassion, is the most effective way to work with our unhappy feelings, learn from them, and then heal our mind and our heart so that we can finally get some peace.

Recommended reading: How to Solve Our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - How to Solve Our Human Problems

Mar 3 - A Happy Mind, No Matter What: Learning to Accept Suffering

Mar 10 - Emptiness and Letting Go: The Patience of Definitely Thinking about Dharma

Mar 17 - Compassion and Forgiveness: Learning Not to Retaliate

Basic Buddhist Meditation: Finding Happiness Inside Ourself

Meditation classes for everyone with Nancy Fox

Thursdays, 7-8pm, February 26 to April 2

Cost: $10/class, members free

“Dharma instructions teach us how to make ourself and others happy.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, The New Meditation Handbook

We all want to be happy, but how often do we seek happiness outside ourself? It might seem like a cliché, but it’s true that we’ll never be happy with anyone else if we’re not happy with ourself. The first step to finding happiness inside ourself is working on our own mind. Therefore, the basic Buddhist meditations are for establishing happiness within our own mind.

In these classes, Nancy Fox will introduce and guide the basic Buddhist meditations for establishing happiness within our own mind.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

February 26 - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: Our Precious Human Life

March 5 - Eliminating the Laziness of Attachment: Death and Impermanence

March 12 - Focusing Our Spiritual Practice: The Dangers of Lower Rebirth

March 19 - Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha: Refuge Practice

March 26 - Meditation on Karma: Actions and Their Effects

April 2 - Meditation on Non-attachment: Developing Renunciation for Samsara

Letting Go of Anger and Resentment: How to Solve Our Human Problems

Meditation classes for everyone with Kadam Ethan Lechner

Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, Feb 17 - Mar 17

Cost: $12/class, members free

“There is no evil greater than anger, and no virtue greater than patience. Therefore, I should strive in various ways to become familiar with the practice of patience.” - Shantideva, quoted in How to Solve Our Human Problems

Do you ever find yourself in situations in which it seems impossible to keep a happy mind? Even after getting out of an unhealthy relationship or a bad situation, do you still find yourself tormented by old resentments that continue to burn, even years later? If so, then these classes are for you!

In these classes, we will explore tried and tested methods for letting go of, not repressing, anger and resentment, without taking it out on others. The practice of patient acceptance, when combined with wisdom and compassion, is the most effective way to work with our unhappy feelings, learn from them, and then heal our mind and our heart so that we can finally get some peace.

Recommended reading: How to Solve Our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - How to Solve Our Human Problems

Mar 3 - A Happy Mind, No Matter What: Learning to Accept Suffering

Mar 10 - Emptiness and Letting Go: The Patience of Definitely Thinking about Dharma

Mar 17 - Compassion and Forgiveness: Learning Not to Retaliate

Basic Buddhist Meditation: Finding Happiness Inside Ourself

Meditation classes for everyone with Nancy Fox

Thursdays, 7-8pm, February 26 to April 2

Cost: $10/class, members free

“Dharma instructions teach us how to make ourself and others happy.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, The New Meditation Handbook

We all want to be happy, but how often do we seek happiness outside ourself? It might seem like a cliché, but it’s true that we’ll never be happy with anyone else if we’re not happy with ourself. The first step to finding happiness inside ourself is working on our own mind. Therefore, the basic Buddhist meditations are for establishing happiness within our own mind.

In these classes, Nancy Fox will introduce and guide the basic Buddhist meditations for establishing happiness within our own mind.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

February 26 - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: Our Precious Human Life

March 5 - Eliminating the Laziness of Attachment: Death and Impermanence

March 12 - Focusing Our Spiritual Practice: The Dangers of Lower Rebirth

March 19 - Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha: Refuge Practice

March 26 - Meditation on Karma: Actions and Their Effects

April 2 - Meditation on Non-attachment: Developing Renunciation for Samsara

Our mind has the power to make good things happen in our own personal life and in the world at large. The key is to establish, in our own mind, the causes of the world we want to see, by developing a heart that cherishes everyone.

This course provides training in step-by-step methods to powerful change. We also engage in group prayers during the class to combine and amplify our intention toward world peace and happiness.

Recommended reading: The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Eight Steps to Happiness

Letting Go of Anger and Resentment: Understanding the Mind, Reincarnation, and Meditation

Meditation classes for everyone with our Resident Teacher, Kadam Ethan Lechner

Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, March 24 - April 14

Cost: $12/class, members free

“In his Dharma teachings, Buddha advises us not to seek happiness outside ourself, but to establish it within our mind.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, How to Solve Our Human Problems

When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as our problem, but in reality whatever problems we experience come from the side of the mind. If we were to respond to difficult situations with a positive or peaceful mind they would not be problems for us; indeed, we may even come to regard them as challenges or opportunities for growth and development.

Problems arise only if we respond to difficulties with a negative state of mind. Therefore, if we want to be free from problems, we must transform our mind.

In these classes, Ethan Lechner will introduce the nature and continuity of the mind, using meditation as a tool to purify and control our mind.

Recommended reading: How to Solve Our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - How to Solve Our Human Problems

March 24 - Letting Go of Anger and Resentment: Understanding the Mind

March 31 - Reincarnation Explained: Past and Future Lives

April 7 - Letting Go of Distractions: What is Meditation?

April 14 - Happiness Tips for Everyone: Advice from Atisha’s Heart

Basic Buddhist Meditation: Finding Happiness Inside Ourself

Meditation classes for everyone with Nancy Fox

Thursdays, 7-8pm, February 26 to April 2

Cost: $10/class, members free

“Dharma instructions teach us how to make ourself and others happy.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, The New Meditation Handbook

We all want to be happy, but how often do we seek happiness outside ourself? It might seem like a cliché, but it’s true that we’ll never be happy with anyone else if we’re not happy with ourself. The first step to finding happiness inside ourself is working on our own mind. Therefore, the basic Buddhist meditations are for establishing happiness within our own mind.

In these classes, Nancy Fox will introduce and guide the basic Buddhist meditations for establishing happiness within our own mind.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

February 26 - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: Our Precious Human Life

March 5 - Eliminating the Laziness of Attachment: Death and Impermanence

March 12 - Focusing Our Spiritual Practice: The Dangers of Lower Rebirth

March 19 - Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha: Refuge Practice

March 26 - Meditation on Karma: Actions and Their Effects

April 2 - Meditation on Non-attachment: Developing Renunciation for Samsara

Prayer is a method to focus our mind’s intention to make good things happen. It can be used to improve our good qualities and good heart. Prayer enables us develop a mind of inner peace, compassion, and wisdom, through which we can solve all our problems and be of greatest benefit to others.

The Liberating Prayer is a special prayer of praises and requests to Buddha Shakyamuni composed by the modern meditation master Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. In this morning retreat we will learn how to use this prayer to attain spiritual realizations easily.

Our mind has the power to make good things happen in our own personal life and in the world at large. The key is to establish, in our own mind, the causes of the world we want to see, by developing a heart that cherishes everyone.

This course provides training in step-by-step methods to powerful change. We also engage in group prayers during the class to combine and amplify our intention toward world peace and happiness.

Recommended reading: The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Eight Steps to Happiness

Letting Go of Anger and Resentment: Understanding the Mind, Reincarnation, and Meditation

Meditation classes for everyone with our Resident Teacher, Kadam Ethan Lechner

Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, March 24 - April 14

Cost: $12/class, members free

“In his Dharma teachings, Buddha advises us not to seek happiness outside ourself, but to establish it within our mind.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, How to Solve Our Human Problems

When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as our problem, but in reality whatever problems we experience come from the side of the mind. If we were to respond to difficult situations with a positive or peaceful mind they would not be problems for us; indeed, we may even come to regard them as challenges or opportunities for growth and development.

Problems arise only if we respond to difficulties with a negative state of mind. Therefore, if we want to be free from problems, we must transform our mind.

In these classes, Ethan Lechner will introduce the nature and continuity of the mind, using meditation as a tool to purify and control our mind.

Recommended reading: How to Solve Our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - How to Solve Our Human Problems

March 24 - Letting Go of Anger and Resentment: Understanding the Mind

March 31 - Reincarnation Explained: Past and Future Lives

April 7 - Letting Go of Distractions: What is Meditation?

April 14 - Happiness Tips for Everyone: Advice from Atisha’s Heart

Basic Buddhist Meditation: Finding Happiness Inside Ourself

Meditation classes for everyone with Nancy Fox

Thursdays, 7-8pm, February 26 to April 2

Cost: $10/class, members free

“Dharma instructions teach us how to make ourself and others happy.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, The New Meditation Handbook

We all want to be happy, but how often do we seek happiness outside ourself? It might seem like a cliché, but it’s true that we’ll never be happy with anyone else if we’re not happy with ourself. The first step to finding happiness inside ourself is working on our own mind. Therefore, the basic Buddhist meditations are for establishing happiness within our own mind.

In these classes, Nancy Fox will introduce and guide the basic Buddhist meditations for establishing happiness within our own mind.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

February 26 - Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: Our Precious Human Life

March 5 - Eliminating the Laziness of Attachment: Death and Impermanence

March 12 - Focusing Our Spiritual Practice: The Dangers of Lower Rebirth

March 19 - Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha: Refuge Practice

March 26 - Meditation on Karma: Actions and Their Effects

April 2 - Meditation on Non-attachment: Developing Renunciation for Samsara

Our mind has the power to make good things happen in our own personal life and in the world at large. The key is to establish, in our own mind, the causes of the world we want to see, by developing a heart that cherishes everyone.

This course provides training in step-by-step methods to powerful change. We also engage in group prayers during the class to combine and amplify our intention toward world peace and happiness.

Recommended reading: The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Eight Steps to Happiness

Letting Go of Anger and Resentment: Understanding the Mind, Reincarnation, and Meditation

Meditation classes for everyone with our Resident Teacher, Kadam Ethan Lechner

Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, March 24 - April 14

Cost: $12/class, members free

“In his Dharma teachings, Buddha advises us not to seek happiness outside ourself, but to establish it within our mind.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, How to Solve Our Human Problems

When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as our problem, but in reality whatever problems we experience come from the side of the mind. If we were to respond to difficult situations with a positive or peaceful mind they would not be problems for us; indeed, we may even come to regard them as challenges or opportunities for growth and development.

Problems arise only if we respond to difficulties with a negative state of mind. Therefore, if we want to be free from problems, we must transform our mind.

In these classes, Ethan Lechner will introduce the nature and continuity of the mind, using meditation as a tool to purify and control our mind.

Recommended reading: How to Solve Our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - How to Solve Our Human Problems

March 24 - Letting Go of Anger and Resentment: Understanding the Mind

March 31 - Reincarnation Explained: Past and Future Lives

April 7 - Letting Go of Distractions: What is Meditation?

April 14 - Happiness Tips for Everyone: Advice from Atisha’s Heart

An empowerment is a guided visualization and ceremony in which we make a strong connection with a particular Buddha. Through this connection we receive that Buddha’s blessings and plant the seeds in our own mind to develop his or her enlightened qualities.

Buddha Manjushri is the embodiment of the wisdom of all the Buddhas. When we open ourself to receiving Manjushri’s blessings, our mind is empowered to experience deep insight into the truth of how things exist.

Join us for this very special Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Manjushri granted by Resident Teacher, Kadam Ethan Lechner. Everybody is welcome.

Our mind has the power to make good things happen in our own personal life and in the world at large. The key is to establish, in our own mind, the causes of the world we want to see, by developing a heart that cherishes everyone.

This course provides training in step-by-step methods to powerful change. We also engage in group prayers during the class to combine and amplify our intention toward world peace and happiness.

Recommended reading: The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Eight Steps to Happiness

Letting Go of Anger and Resentment: Understanding the Mind, Reincarnation, and Meditation

Meditation classes for everyone with our Resident Teacher, Kadam Ethan Lechner

Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, March 24 - April 14

Cost: $12/class, members free

“In his Dharma teachings, Buddha advises us not to seek happiness outside ourself, but to establish it within our mind.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, How to Solve Our Human Problems

When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as our problem, but in reality whatever problems we experience come from the side of the mind. If we were to respond to difficult situations with a positive or peaceful mind they would not be problems for us; indeed, we may even come to regard them as challenges or opportunities for growth and development.

Problems arise only if we respond to difficulties with a negative state of mind. Therefore, if we want to be free from problems, we must transform our mind.

In these classes, Ethan Lechner will introduce the nature and continuity of the mind, using meditation as a tool to purify and control our mind.

Recommended reading: How to Solve Our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - How to Solve Our Human Problems

March 24 - Letting Go of Anger and Resentment: Understanding the Mind

March 31 - Reincarnation Explained: Past and Future Lives

April 7 - Letting Go of Distractions: What is Meditation?

April 14 - Happiness Tips for Everyone: Advice from Atisha’s Heart

Introduction to the Path to Enlightenment: Mahayana Buddhist Meditation

Meditation classes with teachings by Kadampa Buddhist teacher Nancy Fox

Thursdays, 7-8pm, April 16 - July 23

Cost: $10/class, members free

“All the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy.” -Shantideva, quoted in The New Meditation Handbook

All our present and future happiness depends on our cherishing others - on our wanting others to be happy. This is real love, and the foundation of the compassion and wisdom that are the path to enlightenment. The immediate effect of cherishing others will be that many of our daily problems, such as those that arise from anger, jealousy, and selfish behavior, will disappear, and our mind will become calm and peaceful.

In these classes, Nancy will introduce the main Mahayana Buddhist meditations that are the path to enlightenment. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

April 16 - Meditation on Unbalanced Attitudes: Developing Equanimity

April 23 - Meditation on Affectionate Love: Recognizing that all Living Beings are Our Mothers

April 30 - Meditation on Gratitude: Remembering the Kindness of Living Beings

May 7 - Meditation on Sharing Our Love: Equalizing Self and Others

May 14 - Meditation on the Deception of the Ego: The Disadvantages of Self-cherishing

May 21 - Meditation on Loving Kindness: The Advantages of Cherishing Others

May 28 - How to Make Our Love Pure: Exchanging Self with Others

June 4 - How to Transform Suffering into Peace: Great Compassion

June 11 - How to Transform Suffering into Joy: Taking

June 18 - Meditation on Happiness: Wishing Love

Disconnect from your devices and busy life, and enjoy short teachings, gently guided meditations, and breaks for silence, tea and contemplation.

Our mind always has the potential to be clear, spacious and positive. Learn how to let go of distractions and access the clarity of your mind.

No experience necessary, everyone welcome.

Our mind has the power to make good things happen in our own personal life and in the world at large. The key is to establish, in our own mind, the causes of the world we want to see, by developing a heart that cherishes everyone.

This course provides training in step-by-step methods to powerful change. We also engage in group prayers during the class to combine and amplify our intention toward world peace and happiness.

Recommended reading: The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Eight Steps to Happiness

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: Meditation and The Buddhist Way of Life

Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, April 21 - June 16

“In his Dharma teachings, Buddha advises us not to seek happiness outside ourselves, but to establish it within our mind.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Introduction to Buddhism

What makes Buddhist meditation Buddhist? There are many things that are unique to Buddhist meditation in particular, one of the most important being the Buddhist understanding of the mind. Buddhist meditation is all for the purpose of solving the basic problem of human suffering. Through understanding the mind, and understanding karma, solutions can be found that are not possible otherwise.

In these introductory classes, Gen Norbu will introduce the basic foundations of the Buddhist way of life, including teachings on the mind, karma, reincarnation, and of course meditation. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: Introduction to Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - Introduction to Buddhism

April 21 - Following an Enlightened Example: Who was Buddha?

April 28 - Inner Problems, Inner Solutions: Understanding the Mind

May 5 - Reincarnation Explained: Past and Future Lives

May 12 - How to Change What’s Happening to Us: What is Karma?

May 19 - Appreciating our Spiritual Opportunity: Our Precious Human Life

June 2 - Calming the Mind, Reducing Distractions: What is Meditation?

June 9 - Overcoming Anxiety, Loneliness and Depression: Meditation on Death

June 16 - Real Protection from Suffering: The Buddhist Way of Life

Introduction to the Path to Enlightenment: Mahayana Buddhist Meditation

Meditation classes with teachings by Kadampa Buddhist teacher Nancy Fox

Thursdays, 7-8pm, April 16 - July 23

Cost: $10/class, members free

“All the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy.” -Shantideva, quoted in The New Meditation Handbook

All our present and future happiness depends on our cherishing others - on our wanting others to be happy. This is real love, and the foundation of the compassion and wisdom that are the path to enlightenment. The immediate effect of cherishing others will be that many of our daily problems, such as those that arise from anger, jealousy, and selfish behavior, will disappear, and our mind will become calm and peaceful.

In these classes, Nancy will introduce the main Mahayana Buddhist meditations that are the path to enlightenment. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

April 16 - Meditation on Unbalanced Attitudes: Developing Equanimity

April 23 - Meditation on Affectionate Love: Recognizing that all Living Beings are Our Mothers

April 30 - Meditation on Gratitude: Remembering the Kindness of Living Beings

May 7 - Meditation on Sharing Our Love: Equalizing Self and Others

May 14 - Meditation on the Deception of the Ego: The Disadvantages of Self-cherishing

May 21 - Meditation on Loving Kindness: The Advantages of Cherishing Others

May 28 - How to Make Our Love Pure: Exchanging Self with Others

June 4 - How to Transform Suffering into Peace: Great Compassion

June 11 - How to Transform Suffering into Joy: Taking

June 18 - Meditation on Happiness: Wishing Love

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: Meditation and The Buddhist Way of Life

Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, April 21 - June 16

“In his Dharma teachings, Buddha advises us not to seek happiness outside ourselves, but to establish it within our mind.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Introduction to Buddhism

What makes Buddhist meditation Buddhist? There are many things that are unique to Buddhist meditation in particular, one of the most important being the Buddhist understanding of the mind. Buddhist meditation is all for the purpose of solving the basic problem of human suffering. Through understanding the mind, and understanding karma, solutions can be found that are not possible otherwise.

In these introductory classes, Gen Norbu will introduce the basic foundations of the Buddhist way of life, including teachings on the mind, karma, reincarnation, and of course meditation. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: Introduction to Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - Introduction to Buddhism

April 21 - Following an Enlightened Example: Who was Buddha?

April 28 - Inner Problems, Inner Solutions: Understanding the Mind

May 5 - Reincarnation Explained: Past and Future Lives

May 12 - How to Change What’s Happening to Us: What is Karma?

May 19 - Appreciating our Spiritual Opportunity: Our Precious Human Life

June 2 - Calming the Mind, Reducing Distractions: What is Meditation?

June 9 - Overcoming Anxiety, Loneliness and Depression: Meditation on Death

June 16 - Real Protection from Suffering: The Buddhist Way of Life

Introduction to the Path to Enlightenment: Mahayana Buddhist Meditation

Meditation classes with teachings by Kadampa Buddhist teacher Nancy Fox

Thursdays, 7-8pm, April 16 - July 23

Cost: $10/class, members free

“All the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy.” -Shantideva, quoted in The New Meditation Handbook

All our present and future happiness depends on our cherishing others - on our wanting others to be happy. This is real love, and the foundation of the compassion and wisdom that are the path to enlightenment. The immediate effect of cherishing others will be that many of our daily problems, such as those that arise from anger, jealousy, and selfish behavior, will disappear, and our mind will become calm and peaceful.

In these classes, Nancy will introduce the main Mahayana Buddhist meditations that are the path to enlightenment. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

April 16 - Meditation on Unbalanced Attitudes: Developing Equanimity

April 23 - Meditation on Affectionate Love: Recognizing that all Living Beings are Our Mothers

April 30 - Meditation on Gratitude: Remembering the Kindness of Living Beings

May 7 - Meditation on Sharing Our Love: Equalizing Self and Others

May 14 - Meditation on the Deception of the Ego: The Disadvantages of Self-cherishing

May 21 - Meditation on Loving Kindness: The Advantages of Cherishing Others

May 28 - How to Make Our Love Pure: Exchanging Self with Others

June 4 - How to Transform Suffering into Peace: Great Compassion

June 11 - How to Transform Suffering into Joy: Taking

June 18 - Meditation on Happiness: Wishing Love

Our mind has the power to make good things happen in our own personal life and in the world at large. The key is to establish, in our own mind, the causes of the world we want to see, by developing a heart that cherishes everyone.

This course provides training in step-by-step methods to powerful change. We also engage in group prayers during the class to combine and amplify our intention toward world peace and happiness.

Recommended reading: The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Eight Steps to Happiness

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: Meditation and The Buddhist Way of Life

Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, April 21 - June 16

“In his Dharma teachings, Buddha advises us not to seek happiness outside ourselves, but to establish it within our mind.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Introduction to Buddhism

What makes Buddhist meditation Buddhist? There are many things that are unique to Buddhist meditation in particular, one of the most important being the Buddhist understanding of the mind. Buddhist meditation is all for the purpose of solving the basic problem of human suffering. Through understanding the mind, and understanding karma, solutions can be found that are not possible otherwise.

In these introductory classes, Gen Norbu will introduce the basic foundations of the Buddhist way of life, including teachings on the mind, karma, reincarnation, and of course meditation. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: Introduction to Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - Introduction to Buddhism

April 21 - Following an Enlightened Example: Who was Buddha?

April 28 - Inner Problems, Inner Solutions: Understanding the Mind

May 5 - Reincarnation Explained: Past and Future Lives

May 12 - How to Change What’s Happening to Us: What is Karma?

May 19 - Appreciating our Spiritual Opportunity: Our Precious Human Life

June 2 - Calming the Mind, Reducing Distractions: What is Meditation?

June 9 - Overcoming Anxiety, Loneliness and Depression: Meditation on Death

June 16 - Real Protection from Suffering: The Buddhist Way of Life

Introduction to the Path to Enlightenment: Mahayana Buddhist Meditation

Meditation classes with teachings by Kadampa Buddhist teacher Nancy Fox

Thursdays, 7-8pm, April 16 - July 23

Cost: $10/class, members free

“All the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy.” -Shantideva, quoted in The New Meditation Handbook

All our present and future happiness depends on our cherishing others - on our wanting others to be happy. This is real love, and the foundation of the compassion and wisdom that are the path to enlightenment. The immediate effect of cherishing others will be that many of our daily problems, such as those that arise from anger, jealousy, and selfish behavior, will disappear, and our mind will become calm and peaceful.

In these classes, Nancy will introduce the main Mahayana Buddhist meditations that are the path to enlightenment. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

April 16 - Meditation on Unbalanced Attitudes: Developing Equanimity

April 23 - Meditation on Affectionate Love: Recognizing that all Living Beings are Our Mothers

April 30 - Meditation on Gratitude: Remembering the Kindness of Living Beings

May 7 - Meditation on Sharing Our Love: Equalizing Self and Others

May 14 - Meditation on the Deception of the Ego: The Disadvantages of Self-cherishing

May 21 - Meditation on Loving Kindness: The Advantages of Cherishing Others

May 28 - How to Make Our Love Pure: Exchanging Self with Others

June 4 - How to Transform Suffering into Peace: Great Compassion

June 11 - How to Transform Suffering into Joy: Taking

June 18 - Meditation on Happiness: Wishing Love

Disconnect from your devices and busy life, and enjoy short teachings, gently guided meditations, and breaks for silence, tea and contemplation.

Our mind always has the potential to be clear, spacious and positive. Learn how to let go of distractions and access the clarity of your mind.

No experience necessary, everyone welcome.

Our mind has the power to make good things happen in our own personal life and in the world at large. The key is to establish, in our own mind, the causes of the world we want to see, by developing a heart that cherishes everyone.

This course provides training in step-by-step methods to powerful change. We also engage in group prayers during the class to combine and amplify our intention toward world peace and happiness.

Recommended reading: The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Eight Steps to Happiness

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: Meditation and The Buddhist Way of Life

Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, April 21 - June 16

“In his Dharma teachings, Buddha advises us not to seek happiness outside ourselves, but to establish it within our mind.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Introduction to Buddhism

What makes Buddhist meditation Buddhist? There are many things that are unique to Buddhist meditation in particular, one of the most important being the Buddhist understanding of the mind. Buddhist meditation is all for the purpose of solving the basic problem of human suffering. Through understanding the mind, and understanding karma, solutions can be found that are not possible otherwise.

In these introductory classes, Gen Norbu will introduce the basic foundations of the Buddhist way of life, including teachings on the mind, karma, reincarnation, and of course meditation. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: Introduction to Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - Introduction to Buddhism

April 21 - Following an Enlightened Example: Who was Buddha?

April 28 - Inner Problems, Inner Solutions: Understanding the Mind

May 5 - Reincarnation Explained: Past and Future Lives

May 12 - How to Change What’s Happening to Us: What is Karma?

May 19 - Appreciating our Spiritual Opportunity: Our Precious Human Life

June 2 - Calming the Mind, Reducing Distractions: What is Meditation?

June 9 - Overcoming Anxiety, Loneliness and Depression: Meditation on Death

June 16 - Real Protection from Suffering: The Buddhist Way of Life

Introduction to the Path to Enlightenment: Mahayana Buddhist Meditation

Meditation classes with teachings by Kadampa Buddhist teacher Nancy Fox

Thursdays, 7-8pm, April 16 - July 23

Cost: $10/class, members free

“All the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy.” -Shantideva, quoted in The New Meditation Handbook

All our present and future happiness depends on our cherishing others - on our wanting others to be happy. This is real love, and the foundation of the compassion and wisdom that are the path to enlightenment. The immediate effect of cherishing others will be that many of our daily problems, such as those that arise from anger, jealousy, and selfish behavior, will disappear, and our mind will become calm and peaceful.

In these classes, Nancy will introduce the main Mahayana Buddhist meditations that are the path to enlightenment. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

April 16 - Meditation on Unbalanced Attitudes: Developing Equanimity

April 23 - Meditation on Affectionate Love: Recognizing that all Living Beings are Our Mothers

April 30 - Meditation on Gratitude: Remembering the Kindness of Living Beings

May 7 - Meditation on Sharing Our Love: Equalizing Self and Others

May 14 - Meditation on the Deception of the Ego: The Disadvantages of Self-cherishing

May 21 - Meditation on Loving Kindness: The Advantages of Cherishing Others

May 28 - How to Make Our Love Pure: Exchanging Self with Others

June 4 - How to Transform Suffering into Peace: Great Compassion

June 11 - How to Transform Suffering into Joy: Taking

June 18 - Meditation on Happiness: Wishing Love

Our mind has the power to make good things happen in our own personal life and in the world at large. The key is to establish, in our own mind, the causes of the world we want to see, by developing a heart that cherishes everyone.

This course provides training in step-by-step methods to powerful change. We also engage in group prayers during the class to combine and amplify our intention toward world peace and happiness.

Recommended reading: The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Eight Steps to Happiness

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: Meditation and The Buddhist Way of Life

Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, April 21 - June 16

“In his Dharma teachings, Buddha advises us not to seek happiness outside ourselves, but to establish it within our mind.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Introduction to Buddhism

What makes Buddhist meditation Buddhist? There are many things that are unique to Buddhist meditation in particular, one of the most important being the Buddhist understanding of the mind. Buddhist meditation is all for the purpose of solving the basic problem of human suffering. Through understanding the mind, and understanding karma, solutions can be found that are not possible otherwise.

In these introductory classes, Gen Norbu will introduce the basic foundations of the Buddhist way of life, including teachings on the mind, karma, reincarnation, and of course meditation. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: Introduction to Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - Introduction to Buddhism

April 21 - Following an Enlightened Example: Who was Buddha?

April 28 - Inner Problems, Inner Solutions: Understanding the Mind

May 5 - Reincarnation Explained: Past and Future Lives

May 12 - How to Change What’s Happening to Us: What is Karma?

May 19 - Appreciating our Spiritual Opportunity: Our Precious Human Life

June 2 - Calming the Mind, Reducing Distractions: What is Meditation?

June 9 - Overcoming Anxiety, Loneliness and Depression: Meditation on Death

June 16 - Real Protection from Suffering: The Buddhist Way of Life

Introduction to the Path to Enlightenment: Mahayana Buddhist Meditation

Meditation classes with teachings by Kadampa Buddhist teacher Nancy Fox

Thursdays, 7-8pm, April 16 - July 23

Cost: $10/class, members free

“All the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy.” -Shantideva, quoted in The New Meditation Handbook

All our present and future happiness depends on our cherishing others - on our wanting others to be happy. This is real love, and the foundation of the compassion and wisdom that are the path to enlightenment. The immediate effect of cherishing others will be that many of our daily problems, such as those that arise from anger, jealousy, and selfish behavior, will disappear, and our mind will become calm and peaceful.

In these classes, Nancy will introduce the main Mahayana Buddhist meditations that are the path to enlightenment. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

April 16 - Meditation on Unbalanced Attitudes: Developing Equanimity

April 23 - Meditation on Affectionate Love: Recognizing that all Living Beings are Our Mothers

April 30 - Meditation on Gratitude: Remembering the Kindness of Living Beings

May 7 - Meditation on Sharing Our Love: Equalizing Self and Others

May 14 - Meditation on the Deception of the Ego: The Disadvantages of Self-cherishing

May 21 - Meditation on Loving Kindness: The Advantages of Cherishing Others

May 28 - How to Make Our Love Pure: Exchanging Self with Others

June 4 - How to Transform Suffering into Peace: Great Compassion

June 11 - How to Transform Suffering into Joy: Taking

June 18 - Meditation on Happiness: Wishing Love

Introduction to the Path to Enlightenment: Mahayana Buddhist Meditation

Meditation classes with teachings by Kadampa Buddhist teacher Nancy Fox

Thursdays, 7-8pm, April 16 - July 23

Cost: $10/class, members free

“All the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy.” -Shantideva, quoted in The New Meditation Handbook

All our present and future happiness depends on our cherishing others - on our wanting others to be happy. This is real love, and the foundation of the compassion and wisdom that are the path to enlightenment. The immediate effect of cherishing others will be that many of our daily problems, such as those that arise from anger, jealousy, and selfish behavior, will disappear, and our mind will become calm and peaceful.

In these classes, Nancy will introduce the main Mahayana Buddhist meditations that are the path to enlightenment. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

April 16 - Meditation on Unbalanced Attitudes: Developing Equanimity

April 23 - Meditation on Affectionate Love: Recognizing that all Living Beings are Our Mothers

April 30 - Meditation on Gratitude: Remembering the Kindness of Living Beings

May 7 - Meditation on Sharing Our Love: Equalizing Self and Others

May 14 - Meditation on the Deception of the Ego: The Disadvantages of Self-cherishing

May 21 - Meditation on Loving Kindness: The Advantages of Cherishing Others

May 28 - How to Make Our Love Pure: Exchanging Self with Others

June 4 - How to Transform Suffering into Peace: Great Compassion

June 11 - How to Transform Suffering into Joy: Taking

June 18 - Meditation on Happiness: Wishing Love

Most of us tend to think that our problems are coming at us from outside of our mind - from other people, from situations, or even from our own intrinsic shortcomings. Buddhist teachings, however, show that all our problems actually arise from our habitual ways of responding to things. If we can learn to respond to challenging situations with peaceful states of mind, gradually we will have fewer and fewer problems. This mini meditation retreat will share timeless methods to let go of anger, irritation, and resentment and cultivate positive and peaceful responses to life’s challenges.

Our mind has the power to make good things happen in our own personal life and in the world at large. The key is to establish, in our own mind, the causes of the world we want to see, by developing a heart that cherishes everyone.

This course provides training in step-by-step methods to powerful change. We also engage in group prayers during the class to combine and amplify our intention toward world peace and happiness.

Recommended reading: The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Eight Steps to Happiness

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: Meditation and The Buddhist Way of Life

Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, April 21 - June 16

“In his Dharma teachings, Buddha advises us not to seek happiness outside ourselves, but to establish it within our mind.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Introduction to Buddhism

What makes Buddhist meditation Buddhist? There are many things that are unique to Buddhist meditation in particular, one of the most important being the Buddhist understanding of the mind. Buddhist meditation is all for the purpose of solving the basic problem of human suffering. Through understanding the mind, and understanding karma, solutions can be found that are not possible otherwise.

In these introductory classes, Gen Norbu will introduce the basic foundations of the Buddhist way of life, including teachings on the mind, karma, reincarnation, and of course meditation. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: Introduction to Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - Introduction to Buddhism

April 21 - Following an Enlightened Example: Who was Buddha?

April 28 - Inner Problems, Inner Solutions: Understanding the Mind

May 5 - Reincarnation Explained: Past and Future Lives

May 12 - How to Change What’s Happening to Us: What is Karma?

May 19 - Appreciating our Spiritual Opportunity: Our Precious Human Life

June 2 - Calming the Mind, Reducing Distractions: What is Meditation?

June 9 - Overcoming Anxiety, Loneliness and Depression: Meditation on Death

June 16 - Real Protection from Suffering: The Buddhist Way of Life

Introduction to the Path to Enlightenment: Mahayana Buddhist Meditation

Meditation classes with teachings by Kadampa Buddhist teacher Nancy Fox

Thursdays, 7-8pm, April 16 - July 23

Cost: $10/class, members free

“All the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy.” -Shantideva, quoted in The New Meditation Handbook

All our present and future happiness depends on our cherishing others - on our wanting others to be happy. This is real love, and the foundation of the compassion and wisdom that are the path to enlightenment. The immediate effect of cherishing others will be that many of our daily problems, such as those that arise from anger, jealousy, and selfish behavior, will disappear, and our mind will become calm and peaceful.

In these classes, Nancy will introduce the main Mahayana Buddhist meditations that are the path to enlightenment. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

April 16 - Meditation on Unbalanced Attitudes: Developing Equanimity

April 23 - Meditation on Affectionate Love: Recognizing that all Living Beings are Our Mothers

April 30 - Meditation on Gratitude: Remembering the Kindness of Living Beings

May 7 - Meditation on Sharing Our Love: Equalizing Self and Others

May 14 - Meditation on the Deception of the Ego: The Disadvantages of Self-cherishing

May 21 - Meditation on Loving Kindness: The Advantages of Cherishing Others

May 28 - How to Make Our Love Pure: Exchanging Self with Others

June 4 - How to Transform Suffering into Peace: Great Compassion

June 11 - How to Transform Suffering into Joy: Taking

June 18 - Meditation on Happiness: Wishing Love

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: Meditation and The Buddhist Way of Life

Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, April 21 - June 16

“In his Dharma teachings, Buddha advises us not to seek happiness outside ourselves, but to establish it within our mind.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Introduction to Buddhism

What makes Buddhist meditation Buddhist? There are many things that are unique to Buddhist meditation in particular, one of the most important being the Buddhist understanding of the mind. Buddhist meditation is all for the purpose of solving the basic problem of human suffering. Through understanding the mind, and understanding karma, solutions can be found that are not possible otherwise.

In these introductory classes, Gen Norbu will introduce the basic foundations of the Buddhist way of life, including teachings on the mind, karma, reincarnation, and of course meditation. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: Introduction to Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - Introduction to Buddhism

April 21 - Following an Enlightened Example: Who was Buddha?

April 28 - Inner Problems, Inner Solutions: Understanding the Mind

May 5 - Reincarnation Explained: Past and Future Lives

May 12 - How to Change What’s Happening to Us: What is Karma?

May 19 - Appreciating our Spiritual Opportunity: Our Precious Human Life

June 2 - Calming the Mind, Reducing Distractions: What is Meditation?

June 9 - Overcoming Anxiety, Loneliness and Depression: Meditation on Death

June 16 - Real Protection from Suffering: The Buddhist Way of Life

Introduction to the Path to Enlightenment: Mahayana Buddhist Meditation

Meditation classes with teachings by Kadampa Buddhist teacher Nancy Fox

Thursdays, 7-8pm, April 16 - July 23

Cost: $10/class, members free

“All the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy.” -Shantideva, quoted in The New Meditation Handbook

All our present and future happiness depends on our cherishing others - on our wanting others to be happy. This is real love, and the foundation of the compassion and wisdom that are the path to enlightenment. The immediate effect of cherishing others will be that many of our daily problems, such as those that arise from anger, jealousy, and selfish behavior, will disappear, and our mind will become calm and peaceful.

In these classes, Nancy will introduce the main Mahayana Buddhist meditations that are the path to enlightenment. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

April 16 - Meditation on Unbalanced Attitudes: Developing Equanimity

April 23 - Meditation on Affectionate Love: Recognizing that all Living Beings are Our Mothers

April 30 - Meditation on Gratitude: Remembering the Kindness of Living Beings

May 7 - Meditation on Sharing Our Love: Equalizing Self and Others

May 14 - Meditation on the Deception of the Ego: The Disadvantages of Self-cherishing

May 21 - Meditation on Loving Kindness: The Advantages of Cherishing Others

May 28 - How to Make Our Love Pure: Exchanging Self with Others

June 4 - How to Transform Suffering into Peace: Great Compassion

June 11 - How to Transform Suffering into Joy: Taking

June 18 - Meditation on Happiness: Wishing Love

Disconnect from your devices and busy life, and enjoy short teachings, gently guided meditations, and breaks for silence, tea and contemplation.

Our mind always has the potential to be clear, spacious and positive. Learn how to let go of distractions and access the clarity of your mind.

No experience necessary, everyone welcome.

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation: Meditation and The Buddhist Way of Life

Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm, April 21 - June 16

“In his Dharma teachings, Buddha advises us not to seek happiness outside ourselves, but to establish it within our mind.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Introduction to Buddhism

What makes Buddhist meditation Buddhist? There are many things that are unique to Buddhist meditation in particular, one of the most important being the Buddhist understanding of the mind. Buddhist meditation is all for the purpose of solving the basic problem of human suffering. Through understanding the mind, and understanding karma, solutions can be found that are not possible otherwise.

In these introductory classes, Gen Norbu will introduce the basic foundations of the Buddhist way of life, including teachings on the mind, karma, reincarnation, and of course meditation. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: Introduction to Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or download here - Introduction to Buddhism

April 21 - Following an Enlightened Example: Who was Buddha?

April 28 - Inner Problems, Inner Solutions: Understanding the Mind

May 5 - Reincarnation Explained: Past and Future Lives

May 12 - How to Change What’s Happening to Us: What is Karma?

May 19 - Appreciating our Spiritual Opportunity: Our Precious Human Life

June 2 - Calming the Mind, Reducing Distractions: What is Meditation?

June 9 - Overcoming Anxiety, Loneliness and Depression: Meditation on Death

June 16 - Real Protection from Suffering: The Buddhist Way of Life

Introduction to the Path to Enlightenment: Mahayana Buddhist Meditation

Meditation classes with teachings by Kadampa Buddhist teacher Nancy Fox

Thursdays, 7-8pm, April 16 - July 23

Cost: $10/class, members free

“All the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy.” -Shantideva, quoted in The New Meditation Handbook

All our present and future happiness depends on our cherishing others - on our wanting others to be happy. This is real love, and the foundation of the compassion and wisdom that are the path to enlightenment. The immediate effect of cherishing others will be that many of our daily problems, such as those that arise from anger, jealousy, and selfish behavior, will disappear, and our mind will become calm and peaceful.

In these classes, Nancy will introduce the main Mahayana Buddhist meditations that are the path to enlightenment. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.

Recommended reading: The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Available in our shop, or download here - The New Meditation Handbook

April 16 - Meditation on Unbalanced Attitudes: Developing Equanimity

April 23 - Meditation on Affectionate Love: Recognizing that all Living Beings are Our Mothers

April 30 - Meditation on Gratitude: Remembering the Kindness of Living Beings

May 7 - Meditation on Sharing Our Love: Equalizing Self and Others

May 14 - Meditation on the Deception of the Ego: The Disadvantages of Self-cherishing

May 21 - Meditation on Loving Kindness: The Advantages of Cherishing Others

May 28 - How to Make Our Love Pure: Exchanging Self with Others

June 4 - How to Transform Suffering into Peace: Great Compassion

June 11 - How to Transform Suffering into Joy: Taking

June 18 - Meditation on Happiness: Wishing Love