Fridays, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Riverdale Buddhist Meditation Class
Shelter from the Storm
$10 per class, free for supporting members
When times are tough and you’re feeling down, anxious, or confused where do you turn? On whom do you rely? What is your go to method for transforming these sufferings and more importantly are these methods working? Have you found reliable solutions to transform current suffering into permanent happiness and protection from future suffering? Buddha teaches that our suffering is not coming from the conditions we view as outside our mind but rather from how our mind responds. The great news is that we can learn to change our methods of responding and learn to rely on our peaceful nature! Building confidence in the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha will provide the foundations for a spiritual practice that will help us develop fearlessness as we navigate the sufferings of this samsaric rebirth and develop methods to create true and lasting peace and happiness. Come in and find true shelter from the storm!
January 10: What are We Currently Doing to Solve Our Problems and is it Working?
January 17: The Buddha Jewel
January 24: Dharma as Our Protection
January 31: Relying on Spiritual Friends
February 7: Developing Fearlessness in the Face of Suffering Part 1
February 14: No Class
February 21: Developing Fearlessness in the Face of Suffering Part 2
NEXT SERIES
Effort, Concentration and Mental Suppleness: The winning combination to level up our meditation practice
Have you ever wondered what it would take to bring your meditation practice to
the next level? Have you asked yourself “what’s missing?” Have you felt like you
want more out of your practice but aren’t sure what the next steps would be?
Build up your effort, support it with concentration and mental flexibility and you
have the perfect combination for a meditation practice that will enhance and
strengthen your progress on the path to enlightenment and liberation! How
wonderful!
In How to Transform Your Life, Geshe-la reminds us that our spiritual attainments
depend upon our own effort. Buddha said: If you have only effort, you have all
attainments.
Come along and join us in Riverdale as we level up our meditation practice and travel
the joyful path!
February 28: Thinking about Effort
March 7: Concentration
March 14: What are the challenges to Concentration?
March 21: Leveling Up Our Concentration: Tranquil Abiding
March 28: Mental Suppleness
April 5: Concentration and Peace
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!
CLASS LOCATION
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OTHER GENERAL PROGRAM CLASSES OFFERED THIS WEEK
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Williamsburg Kadampa Meditation Center Branch
Meditation and Buddhism classes
offered throughout the week
Everyone welcome
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New Series: Harnessing the Power of Imagination to Transform Your Life
Monday General Program Class
7:00 – 8:30pm
with Kadam Morten
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Upper West Side Buddhist Meditation Class
Monday General Program Class
7:00 – 8:15pm
with Sally Blue
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New Series: Harnessing the Power of Imagination to Transform Your Life
Tuesday Morning General Program Class
11:15am – 12:45pm
with Kadam Morten
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Harlem Buddhist Meditation Class – Thursdays
Thursday General Program Class
6:30 – 7:45pm
with Alex Bonano
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Meditation, Mindfulness and the Insights that will Transform Your Life
Friday General Program Class
5:30 – 6:30pm
with Julie Stewart
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Harlem Buddhist Meditation Class – Sundays
Sunday General Program Class
10:00 – 11:15am
with Julie Stewart
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The Best Meditation for Improving your Concentration
Sunday Morning GP Series
11:00am – 12:30pm
with Kadam Morten