Brentwood Bay - Kadampa Meditation Centre Victoria

BRENTWOOD BAY

CENTRE FOR ACTIVE LIVING

In-Person Class

BRENTWOOD BAY

Meditation Classes | IN-PERSON

Suitable for everyone!  These classes offer practical methods to improve the quality of our lives through meditation and Buddhist teachings.  See detailed course descriptions below.

DAY:  Friday, 10.30-11.30am

WHERE:  Centre for Active Living |1229 Clarke Rd, Brentwood Bay, BC | Weavers’ Room

COST:  Drop-in $15 per class
(or included in GP Centre Card Membership)

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE

Please arrive a few minutes before class starts and pay at the classroom door (cash or cheque) .

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP

Enrol in a $60 monthly membership and enjoy unlimited drop-in access to these classes plus discounts on other Bodhichitta Centre events and classes in Victoria. (Please enrol online at least 3 days before your first class)

Keeping Peaceful in a Turbulent World

Drop-In Meditation Classes

May 12, 19, 26, Jun 2 | 10.30-11.30am

IN-PERSON

There are many serious issues in our modern world that feel beyond our control — but despite this, our inner peace can be nurtured and sustained.   Buddha’s teachings offer many practical tools that allow us to acknowledge challenges without becoming overwhelmed.  With peaceful minds, we can skillfully respond to whatever is happening in our daily lives and also be helpful to others.

WEEKLY TOPICS

MAY 12 ~ The Power of Intention

Our mind becomes involved with whatever we pay attention to – so, in turn, our happiness depends upon what our mind energizes.  We can choose what we wish to focus on, thereby reducing negativity.   A positive intention has a powerful effect on the shape of our lives.

MAY 19 ~ The Benefits of a Regular "Mind-Check-up"

Mindfulness helps us not to forget our positive intentions.  Without mindfulness, our mind is like a leaky pot; no matter how much wisdom is contained within, it will not remain steady.   It is possible to develop a quality of mindfulness that allows us to positively and peacefully steer our mind.

May 26 ~ The Helpful Warning Light on the Dashboard of our Mind

By developing alertness, we can protect our mind from developing inappropriate attention.  Instead, we can use our wisdom to prevent negative thoughts and feelings from becoming overwhelming.

Jun 2 ~ The Power of “The Pause”

By developing our ability to pause and consider our response to challenging people or situations, our actions and speech will be more skillful –  allowing our mind to remain peaceful despite the difficulties.

TEACHER

Debbi Jones

Debbi Jones

Debbi is an experienced meditation teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Victoria and a long term practitioner of Kadampa Buddhism.  She has more than 20 years secondary school teaching experience and enjoys sharing the practical benefits of meditation in daily life.

FAQS
Q. What are the COVID protocols for participants?
  • Stay home if sick or not feeling well
  • Masks are optional
Q. Do I need to have any experience?
No. Everyone is welcome, including beginners. All you need is the wish to improve yourself and the quality of your life.
Q. How should I dress?
No special clothing is required, come as you are.
Q. Is there any physical exercise involved?
No. The classes focus on meditation and teachings alone. You can choose to sit on a chair or meditation cushion.
Q. Do I need to book in advance?

Please just drop in a few minutes before the class starts and pay at the door with cash or cheque.  Members just tick their name on the list.

LOCATION 

Centre for Active Living