General Program Class
Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:00pm
with Joseph Giacona
$10 per class, free for supporting members
Mind Training For Troubled Times
...according to the legendary Eight Verses of Training the Mind
It’s no secret that 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 benefit 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 spiritually challenging times. The heart of the practice is learning to transform adverse conditions into our spiritual 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 course, 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.
May 8: Setting Your Sights on Happiness
May 15: Why Loving Kindness is Essential
May 22: Developing Authentic Self-esteem
May 29: Deepening our Love
June 5: Eradicating the Ignorance of Self-importance
June 12: The Deepest Love
May 19: The World Needs Fearless Compassion
June 26: Wishing Love
July 3: Transforming Troubled Times
July 10: Living Fearlessly
DETAILS
Our General Program classes include Dharma teachings along with guided meditations
These classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners
General meditation classes are given as a series, but can also be taken individually
No special clothing is required
Everyone welcome!