Sunday
Defeating DelusionsSundays ~ 11:30am-1pm with Buddhist Teacher Dawn Jackson
According to Buddha, our unhappiness and problems come from painful and distorted states of mind called delusions. The essence of spiritual practice is to identify and let go of these delusions, and gradually to replace them with their virtuous opponents, peaceful and clear minds that produce happiness. In this course, Dawn will give practical guidelines on how to bring about this transformation in our mind through meditation and daily practice. Each class will be practical and interactive, involving both meditation and discussion. Classes are well suited for newcomers as well as more advanced practitioners.
July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 ($15 per class ~ Free for Members of the Center)
According to Buddha, our unhappiness and problems come from painful and distorted states of mind called delusions. The essence of spiritual practice is to identify and let go of these delusions, and gradually to replace them with their virtuous opponents, peaceful and clear minds that produce happiness. In this course, Dawn will give practical guidelines on how to bring about this transformation in our mind through meditation and daily practice. Each class will be practical and interactive, involving both meditation and discussion. Classes are well suited for newcomers as well as more advanced practitioners.
Meditation for Children - Sundays - 11:30am-1pm
Even children experience stressful lives. They are bombarded with pressures from school, television, video games and peers. Meditation classes give children the means to deal with the stresses of life and develop a peaceful state of mind. Some examples of class topics include dealing with conflict and frustration, learning to appreciate others, and learning how to develop happy, peaceful minds. Children's classes are presented in a lively, creative and interactive way. The classes are suitable for children 6-12 years of age. Meditation for children will be an ongoing program every Sunday morning throughout the year.
$5.00 per child, $3.00 for additional child