Jersey City Buddhist Meditation Class – Thursdays

How to Thrive: Buddhist Lessons for Living Fearlessly in Troubled Times

$10 per class, free for supporting members

This class is offered in-person only

The new year brings new hope and new promise. But how do we make that promise a reality when we are living in troubled times? Is it possible to be happy during such times? Yes, it is. In fact, if we want to be of greatest benefit both to ourselves and others, it is essential that we train in authentic happiness. For this express purpose, Buddha presented a special set of practices known as ‘training the mind”. These meditations are especially powerful in these challenging times. The heart of the practice is learning to transform adverse conditions into our mind training, responding to difficulties with a special wisdom and skill so that we let go of our self-centered, small-minded fearful mind. Instead, we open our heart with love and compassion and in this way learn to live confidently and fearlessly.

Based on the thousand-year-old famous Buddhist poem, Eight Verses of Training the Mind, this series, through talks and guided meditations, will take us on step-by-step journey to ever-expanding horizons and experiences of authentic, peaceful, and stable happiness.

January 12: Mind Training for Troubled Times
January 19: Setting Your Sights on Happiness
January 26: Why Loving Kindness is Essential
February 2: Developing Authentic Self-esteem
February 9: Deepening our Love
February 16: Eradicating the Ignorance of Self-importance
February 23: The Deepest Love
March 2: The World Needs Fearless Compassion

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!