General Program Class
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30pm
with Joseph Giacona
In person only
$15 per class, free for supporting members
Liberation from Sorrow
Meditation, Mindfulness and the Insights that will Transform Your Life
In this series, we will embark upon a series of meditations known as the ‘Stages of the Path’, sometimes referred to by its Tibetan name ‘Lamrim’. These ‘stages’ are all the essential insights taught by Buddha, arranged in the order in which they are to be realized. Lamrim is basically 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!
Dec 28 No Class – Holiday break
Jan 4 Special Class: Goodbye to the You from 2022, a New Me in 2023
Jan 11 Freedom from Unhappiness
Jan 18 Freedom from Samsara
Jan 25 Freedom from Ordinary Life
Feb 1 Cutting the Root of Suffering
Feb 8 The Power of Wisdom
Feb 15 Experiencing Freedom
Feb 22 Meditation on Love
Mar 1 The Wisdom of Love
Mar 8 Compassion, Our Buddha Nature
Mar 15 Actualizing our Potential
Mar 22 Going for Enlightenment
Mar 29 A Life of Great Meaning
April 5 Heart of Joy
April 12 Emptiness and Enlightenment
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
For those attending in person, chairs and cushions are supplied
Please see our current Covid guidelines here
Everyone welcome!