Meditation is a mental action that is the main cause of mental peace.  -Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Come and experience the peace of our General Program classes.  Learn the basics of how to meditate or improve your meditation practice.  Drop in on any General Program class, no pre-registration required.  Each class stands on its own, but the greatest benefit is found in attending an entire series.  (No special clothing is needed.)

Meditations for a Happy Life

Sundays 11am-12:30pm

With Ilene Hecht

Ilene will continue to guide this popular series on Lamrim meditations. Please feel free to drop in to any class as each week has a theme of its own and newcomers are most welcome.  Lamrim is a special set of instructions that includes 21 meditations encompassing all the essential teachings of Buddha.  In each Sunday class we focus on one of these, with teachings and guided meditations from The new Meditation handbook.  We all face many challenges and joys in our busy lives.  Please join us and begin to develop a more peaceful mind and experience happiness.

February 5, 12, 19, 26

$10 per class-(Free for Members of the Center, please bring your card.)

*Discount cards available: $50 for any 6 Sunday/Tuesday classes.  No one is ever turned away for lack of funds.

                                                                                               Kindness in Action:The Six                                                                                                  Practices of a Bodhisattva

Tuesday Evenings  ~ 7-8:30pm
With Mike Opisso

 A  Bodhisattva is a compassionate warrior, willing to do battle with his or her own negativity in order to be more effective in helping others.  The teachings on the six main practices of a Bodhisattva, known as the perfections, provide us with inspiring and practical guidelines for the most joyful and meaningful life.

Giving: Creating Abundance

Giving is a simple, yet profound practice that can easily be incorporated into our daily lives.  In these uncertain times, however, we may hesitate, not knowing how to give, or whether we have enough to give.  In this series, we’ll explore many different ways to practice giving that will help us to develop the powerful and generous heart of a Bodhisattva, enabling us to help everyone in temporary and long-lasting ways.

$10 per class – (Free for Members of the Center, please bring your card.)  *Discount cards available: $50 for any 6 Sunday/Tuesday classes.    February 7, 14, 21, 28

Soup & Serenity

Wednesdays 12:30-1:30pm
With Maggie Cooper

In our busy lives we often don’t see the connection between our state of mind and our daily experiences.  Please join us to learn practical methods and meditations to transform our stressful life into one of clarity and positive energy.  Then enjoy a bowl of homemade soup and good conversation.  $5 per class (Free for Members of the Center, please bring your card.)

                                                                                                  Freedom from Addiction

2nd Friday of the Month 7-8:30pm
With Dennis Kane

From a Buddhist perspective we are all suffering from our painful attachments that can manifest as addiction, depression, confusion, and powerlessness.  The teachings of Buddha provide a clear and simple pathway to freedom from these negative states of mind.  This monthly class will explore how we can remove our addictions and live a life that is rewarding and meaningful.  $5 per class (Free for Members of the Center, please bring your card.)   Feb 10