Harlem Buddhist Meditation Class – Sundays

Letting Go and Meditating to a New You

In this first series of the new year, we will use wisdom meditation to transform problems arising from holding onto things. not being able to let go of inner painful mental states into opportunities for joy. We may wish to change but feel that something is holding us back. Through developing skillful and creative methods we initiate the change we all long for. We will learn to observe thoughts without judgment, recognizing them as temporary patterns, not reality, The profound tools of transformation within Buddhist meditation will help us to develop a clear understanding of how to let go of past hurts, let go of our limited sense of self, let go of our our repetitive patterns of negative thoughts and instead existing in a state of lasting freedom and happiness!

January 4: Meditate Into a New You
January 11: True Happiness is Within Your Reach
January 18: Understanding Real Freedom
January 25 :No Class Today

NEXT SERIES

The Love Series: Meditations on Love, a Guide to Cultivating Meaningful and Compassionate Relationships.

Whenever we feel an appreciation for another person or being, whenever we are valuing another person’s happiness or freedom, we are experiencing love. Authentic love is available to us at any time. Love is our nature. It is the manifestation of our naturally good heart and whenever we access it we experience peace and happiness. The mind of love is a tremendous source of energy. The mind of love can nourish and can heal.

Buddha taught an extraordinary sequence of meditations through which we gradually let go of the hurt and resentment that holds us back from opening our hearts to others. These meditations help us to purify our love, thereby improving all our relationships. Step by step practical advice will be shared on how to cultivate love in our relationships, connect with people on a deeper level and expand our capacity for love to eventually encompass all beings.

Feb 1 How to Love without Attachment
Feb 8 The Open Heart of Equanimity
Feb 15 Deepening our Empathy and Love
Feb 22 Recognizing The Power of Love
March 1 The Love Meditation that Changes Everything

DETAILS

Our general program classes include Dharma teachings along with guided meditations
These classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners
General meditation classes are given as a series, but can also be taken individually
No special clothing is required
No pre-registration is necessary
Chairs are supplied
Everyone welcome!