Sunday, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Jersey City Buddhist Meditation Class

The Joy of Life: Meditation, Mindfulness and Insights that will Transform Your Life

$10 per class, free for supporting members

This class is offered in-person only

In this series, we embark upon the structured set of meditations known as the ‘Stages of the Path’, sometimes referred to by its Tibetan name ‘Lamrim’. These ‘stages’ capture all the essential insights taught by Buddha. It is a step-by-step guide to experiencing the full joy and meaning of our human life. In this presentation, based on the Modern Buddhism arrangement in How to Understand the Mind by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, we will explore how our relationships, job, enjoyments, commute etc., can be made part of a joyful path leading us ever closer to the fulfillment of our highest potential, enlightenment itself!

November 13: Path to Inner Freedom
November 20: The Power of Wisdom
November 27: Meditation on Appreciation
December 4: Meditation on Love
December 11: Compassion, our Buddha Nature
December 18: Meditation on Generosity
December 25: Holiday Break
January 1: New Year's Break

NEXT SERIES

Forget Willpower, Try Wisdom: How to Actually Become the Person You Want to Be

Who we are very much depends on who we think we are. So who will you be in 2023? We change every day in dependence upon our thoughts – but usually without choice, which is why we experience so many problems. Through learning Buddha’s practical insights into who we really are and who we can be, we can harness a natural process of self-transformation and make it work in our favor. Instead of pushing or struggling with ourselves, trying to change through willpower alone, we can make real, sustained, and smooth change from the inside out with wisdom, and in the process, experience deeper and deeper levels of joy and fulfillment.

These classes will contain game-changing advice on meditation for everyone from complete beginners to advanced Tantric practitioners.

January 8: Forget Willpower - Try Wisdom
January 15: The Meditation Game Changer
January 22: Becoming the Person You Want to Be
January 29: How to Really Change for the Better
February 5: Growing Your Potential One Meditation at a Time
February 12: How to Outgrow All Your Limitations

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!