SUNDAY MORNING
KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE VICTORIA
In-Person
SUNDAY MORNING
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: Sundays, 10.00-11.15am
WHERE: KMC Victoria, 970 Blanshard St., Victoria BC
COST: $15 per class or FREE with Membership
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE: No registration necessary
We open our doors 15 minutes before the event starts (9:45am for classes). Please arrive a few minutes before class starts and pay at the door (cash, credit card, or cheque) .
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
Enrol in a $60 monthly membership and enjoy unlimited drop-in access to these classes plus discounts on other KMC Victoria events. (Please enrol online at least 3 days before the class)
THE CREATIVE POWER OF INTENTION
MAR 12, 19, 26 | 10.00-11.15am
IN PERSON
‘Who are you?’ and ‘What do you seek?’ Discover the life-changing power of our intentions. When we align our intentions and actions with a clear sense of our potential, amazing accomplishments are possible.
WEEKLY TOPICS
MAR 12 ~ Identifying our Heartfelt Wishes
Learning to develop a peaceful mind and abiding there is the very essence of Buddhist meditation.
MAR 19 ~ Focusing on What’s Most Meaningful
By stabilizing our experience of inner peace, our heart becomes our real home, the place where we go, even when times are difficult.
MAR 26 ~ Aligning our Intentions and Actions
A peaceful mind give us the foundation for a happy life, it is also the basis for all higher attainments of the Buddhist spiritual path, such as love, compassion, patient acceptance and wisdom.
TEACHER
Gen Kelsang Zopa
A Canadian Buddhist monk, Gen Zopa has been presenting the profound and practical teachings of the Buddhist path to enlightenment for over 20 years. Renowned for the clarity and depth of his teachings, his warmth and practicality bring to life the ancient art of meditation.
LIFE AFTER DEATH: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Apr 2, 9, 16 | 10.00-11.15am
The Buddhist understanding of death, dying, and beyond is enormously interesting and beneficial. It is based on the experience of many generations of practitioners who have directly realized the indestructible nature of consciousness in meditation. In this 3-part course, Gen Kelsang Zopa will explain the life-affirming meditation on death and impermanence, along with the Buddhist understanding of consciousness. It will also help us to help loved ones who are dying or who have died, including our pets.
WEEKLY TOPICS
APR 2 ~ The Benefits of Aknowledging Death
Acknowledging our own impermanence will give us a new and inspired appreciation for each day, and allow us to prepare skillfully for the inevitable so that we no longer need to fear it.
APR 9 ~ What Happens When We Die?
We often think of death as simple extinction, but in truth, death occurs when our very subtle mind departs this body and moves on, bound for future lives.
APR 16 ~ Helping Ourself and Others at the Time of Death
Through Buddha’s teachings on death and dying, we can learn to protect our mind from the sufferings of our own death and also create the mind that can genuinely help others at the time of their death.
TEACHER
Gen Kelsang Zopa
A Canadian Buddhist monk, Gen Zopa has been presenting the profound and practical teachings of the Buddhist path to enlightenment for over 20 years. Renowned for the clarity and depth of his teachings, his warmth and practicality bring to life the ancient art of meditation.
FAQS
WHAT IS THE FORMAT OF EACH CLASS?
GUIDED MEDITATION Each class begins with guided breathing meditation, to help settle the mind and let go of distractions. If we wish, we can join in and recite the Liberating Prayer, which is a chanted prayer where we connect with the inspiration of enlightened beings.
TEACHING The teacher will then give a practical teaching based on a book by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
CONCLUDING MEDITATION The class will finish with a concluding meditation to help us take the teaching to heart and there is also the opportunity to ask questions.
WHAT ARE THE COVID PROTOCOLS FOR ATTENDANCE?
- Stay home if sick or not feeling well
- Masks are optional
MORE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Do I need to be a Buddhist to attend?
No. Anyone can learn basic meditation and experience the benefits that come from having a peaceful mind
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 to attend in person?
No, please just drop in a few minutes before the class starts and pay at the door with cash, credit card or cheque. Members just tick their name on the list.
Q. Do I have to wait for the next series of classes to begin?
No, please feel free to drop in whenever you like. Each class is taught in such a way that if you only attend one class, you will derive benefit from it.
Q. What is your policy regarding fragrance?
We strive to be a scent free environment. Please help us keep the air we share healthy and fragrance free. The chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick, especially those with fragrance sensitivities, asthma and allergies.
Q. What is your policy regarding late arrival?
Our doors open 15 minutes before class start. Kindly arrive at least 5-10 minutes before class start to facilitate check in and get seated. Out of kindness for our volunteers, students and Teachers, we cannot accommodate latecomers. Thank you for your understanding.
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