Fridays, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Riverdale Buddhist Meditation Class
New Series: Finding Joy and Happiness in the Practice of Cherishing Others
$10 per class, free for supporting members
Cherishing others is the best method to solve our own and others’ problems. Without problems we can be happy all the time. Geshe-la says that through this practice we can eliminate the ignorant mind of self-cherishing and self-grasping, the root of all suffering and problems. At the present time we are not so sure because if we were we would be doing it already. We will come to understand that if we cherish everyone we meet and
everyone we think about then our mind will be at peace all the time and we will be happy all the time. This means that we work to develop a mind pervaded with love and kindness.
In this series we will focus on the teachings found in Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s book, Eight Steps to Happiness based on the widely renowned Eight Steps to Training The Mind composed by Bodhisattva Longri Tangpa and 11 th century Buddhist master. Come along and GET HAPPY!
September 13: What is True Happiness and Where Can I Find It?
September 20: Understanding the Kindness of Others
September 27: Learning to Cherish Others
October 4: Finding Joy in Refuge
October 11: Benefits of Cherishing Others
October 18: Cherishing Love
October 25: No Class due to International Fall Festival in Brazil
November 1: No Class due to International Fall Festival in Brazil
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!
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