Riverdale Buddhist Meditation Class

Looking (for) and Finding Love in All the Right Places

Buddha said that love is the great protector. Our kind Spiritual Guide, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche teaches us that “if everybody practices affectionate love, all problems between each other will be solved and never arise again.” In this series we will explore the correct meaning of ‘loving’ and learn why keeping pure love and compassion in our hearts leads to permanent happiness. Wisdom allows us to shine our love to all others authentically, all the time. Through Buddha’s teachings we learn that love is the most powerful method to solve all our problems. Why live in a world without love in your heart?
Come along and learn to LOVE.

April 18: Cherishing Others
April 25: No Class due to the NEDC
May 2: Equalizing Self with others
May 9: No Class
May 16: Exchanging Self with Others
May 23: No Class due to Memorial Day Weekend
May 30: Developing Universal Compassion
June 6: Training in Bodhichitta
June 13: Types of Love - Affectionate, Cherishing and Wishing Love
June 20: Loving without Attachment
June 27: Benefits of Love

NEXT SERIES

World Peace is a Prayer Away

Currently, world peace is increasingly being threatened on a moment by moment basis. It is easy to become overwhelmed, nervous and frightened. Have you noticed an increase in feelings of anxiety, fear and even hopelessness arising in your mind? In this 2-week course we will investigate the wisdom of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s Prayers for World Peace. We will learn why prayers are so powerful and especially necessary in today’s world. Shantideva, the great Buddhist master who lived over 1,200 years ago wrote: ‘It is difficult to find a qualified Mahayana Spiritual Guide. Without these, there is no way to stop the flood of delusion-Alas, the suffering of living beings will continue without interruption.’ We will explore our great good fortune in having met a qualified Mahayana Spiritual Guide who is teaching us exactly what we can do to being about world peace. Come along and learn how to bring peace into this world!

July 11: The Power of Prayer
July 18: Using Wisdom to Change the World

DETAILS

Classes include Dharma teachings and guided meditations
They are suitable for both beginners and more advanced practitioners
Each class is self-contained and is also presented as part of a series over 5-6 weeks. Drop into any class you like
No special clothing is required
No pre-registration is necessary
Chairs are supplied
Everyone welcome!