Fridays, 3:30 - 4:30pm

Riverdale Buddhist Meditation Class

Learning to Love

$10 per class, free for supporting members

This class is offered in-person only

It was out of his infinite love and compassion for all living beings that Buddha Shakyamuni gave up everything to seek full enlightenment. If all living beings are worthy of the love of Buddha there should be no doubt that we also should love and respect all beings. Geshe Kelsang says that the best method for repaying this infinite kindness is to generate love and compassion for all living beings without exception. What a wonderful opportunity we have, to learn to love like a Buddha!

April 5: No Class Today
April 12: Affectionate Love
April 19: Learning to Cherish Others
April 26: No Class (due to NEDC)
May 3: Enhancing Cherishing Love
May 10: Wishing Love
May 17: Compassion
May 24: The Precious Mind of Bodhichitta

NEXT SERIES

Learning to Rely on our Spiritual Potential and Become a Friend to the World

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso said, “I hope and pray that everyone becomes a Bodhisattva and eventually an enlightened being. This is my main wish.” Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could learn to actualize Geshe-la’s wish for us? In this series we will consider the qualities of mind that define a Bodhisattva’s way of life. We will develop an understanding of bodhicitta, the 6 Perfections and how to apply these teachings in our busy modern world.

June 7: No class
June 14: Introduction to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, Perfection of Giving
June 21: Perfection of Moral Discipline
June 28: Perfection of Patience
July 5: Perfection of Effort
July 12: Perfection of Concentration
July 19: Perfection of Wisdom

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!