Thursday Morning Live-streamed Buddhist Meditation Classes

Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm

Cost: $12 per class - free for KMCC members

Buddha said: “ If you want to be happy, learn to cultivate a peaceful mind. There is no other way. ” By transforming our mind, we transform our life, and come to realize that happiness is within our grasp. Happiness is not outside our mind but something we need to cultivate for ourselves, otherwise we’ll never find it. This series of classes is inspired by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche’s book, How to Transform Your Life.

November

Nov. 5: Actions and their effects

Karma is a widely used word today but according to Buddha, this word has a very specific meaning. The better we understand the workings of karma, the better we are positioned to take control over our lives.

Meditation on distinguishing skillful actions from unskillful actions

Nov. 12: The source of our unhappiness

Is suffering inevitable? We will explore the Buddhist view on the cause of suffering, the nature of suffering and that suffering has an end. Often, we think that there is no end to suffering. But Buddha taught that this is not so.

Meditation on recognizing samsara

Nov. 19: Finding common ground

Buddhism and spiritual practice in general can seem otherworldly and removed from daily life. But this doesn’t have to be so. By relying on some basic foundations, we can build a spiritual practice for everyday life.

Meditation on developing Faith

Nov. 26: Finding common ground II

Buddhism and spiritual practice in general can seem otherworldly and removed from daily life. But this doesn’t have to be so. By relying on some basic foundations, we can build a spiritual practice for everyday life.

Meditation on our relationship with ourselves and others

This class uses Prayers for Meditation. You can get a copy of this booklet from our online shop.

Please note: This online event is available for people who would have intended to come in person under normal circumstances. For a centre near you, click here.