Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:15pm
Harlem Buddhist Meditation Class
How to be Happy Without Being Perfect
$10 per class by donation, free for supporting members
This class is offered in-person only
You might feel that in order to be happy, you need to also be perfect. Perfect at work, perfect with your friends, perfect with your family. Who came up with that idea? This way of thinking is demanding something from us that no one can actually fulfill. It is a path to feeling stressed and anxious, but not any happier.
Buddha taught that happiness is simply a state of mind within us. We do not need to go looking for it; it’s already there. What we need to do is learn how to connect to that natural source of happiness. In this series, we will learn methods based on Buddhist teachings and meditation to connect to our Buddha Nature - our indestructible potential for real joy. That’s the “perfect” that we need. Perfect happiness.
*Each class will consist of a 30-minute teaching followed by a 25-minute guided meditation based on the teaching. There will be some time for Q&A and tea/snacks.
October 5: Happiness is Perfect
October 12: Happiness is Precious and Meaningful
October 19: Happiness is Protection
October 26: Happiness 24/7
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!
CLASS LOCATION
MAIN CENTER LOCATION
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