Sunday Classes
Sunday Classes
Time: 11am - 12pm
Cost: $12 drop-in fee
| Free for supporting members
Everyone is welcome!
Our Sunday meditation classes include guided meditations and practical teachings given by Buddha. 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.
Chairs and cushions are provided.
April 9 – June 18
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: $12 per class (free for supporting members)
In recent years, our understanding and control of the external world have increased considerably, and as a result, we have witnessed remarkable material progress. However, it could be said that there are now more daily problems and greater unhappiness than ever before. This shows that the cause of happiness and the solution to our problems do not lie in knowledge or control of the external world. Happiness and suffering are feelings, which are parts of our mind, so their main causes are to be found within the mind. By improving our understanding of the mind, we can become truly happy and free from suffering.
Apr 9: Finding a peaceful mind
Apr 16: The mind is like a movie projector
Apr 23: No Class (Away Retreat)
Apr 30: Feelings aren’t facts
May 7: How we discriminate
May 14: Becoming more intentional
May 21: Developing mindfulness and focus
May 28: Listening to your innate wisdom
Jun 4: Overcoming distractions
Jun 11: Detaching from negative thoughts
Jun 18: No Class (Canadian Festival)
Know Yourself
Jun 25 – July 16
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: $12 per class or $40 for the series (free for supporting members)
“Know Thyself” is an age-old maxim, but this can sometimes feel scary, complicated or difficult. We’ve all learned ways of thinking and behaving that mask our underlying feelings, thoughts and motivations.
Over these four weeks, we will look at how to be radically self-honest in a kind and empowering way. We will examine obstacles to self-knowledge, learn how to work through them, and use this understanding to create a happier life. In particular, we will discover how perfectionism stands in the way of self-honesty and stifles positive change.
Jun 25: Radical honesty
July 2: Obstacles to self-knowledge
July 9: Identifying patterns
July 16: Creating a happier life
Finding Peace Through Meditation
July 23
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: $12 per class (free for supporting members)
More information to come
Your Meditation Practice
August 13 – 27
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: $12 per class or $30 for the series (free for supporting members)
Have you been wanting to create a meditation practice for yourself, but need more guidance? This short series has been designed with you in mind. Meditation creates positive states of mind and a daily experience of inner peace – no matter what is happening in our lives.
In the first course you will be introduced to the basics of meditation and then, 6 weeks later, you will have an opportunity to explore in more depth how to develop a regular daily practice.
Aug 13: Basics of Buddhist Meditation
Aug 20: Over coming obstacles to our practice
Aug 27: Developing your Buddhist meditation practice
