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)
Think Well, Feel Well
SEP 17, OCT 1, 8 (no class Sep 24) | 10.00-11.15am
IN PERSON
Do you ever blindly act according to your emotional impulses only to find that the situation has become more difficult as a result? Having a positive way to deal with difficulty and to respond constructively is a huge gift in life. Yet, we can give ourself the gift of self-control and gain wisdom in the process. Learn how to use meditation to see life’s situations in a clear and optimistic way and stop blindly following emotional impulses that lead in the wrong direction.
WEEKLY TOPICS
SEP 10 ~ (No Class) Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
SEP 17 ~ Recognizing Our Negative Perceptions
It’s easy to live life in a passive way, feeling like situations and experiences simply happen to us. This can lead to discouragement and disempowerment, and a sense that our lives cannot change or improve.
SEP 24 ~ (No Class) Special Day Course | 9.30am-2.30pm
OCT 1 ~ Changing Our Perceptions
All of our experiences depend upon two important functions of the mind: Discrimination, which distinguishes between one object and another, and Feeling, which experiences objects as pleasant, unpleasant or neutral.
OCT 8 ~ Mental Power and Feelings
Learn how to apply effective methods to respond to what happens to us in a way that improves our mental powers of feeling and the way we experience the world around us.
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.
How to Experience Love Every Day
OCT 15, 29, NOV 5 | 10.00-11.15am
IN PERSON
When we feel love, we are happy. However, we may limit the scope of our love to certain people, pets, or places that we prefer. And when we are separated from who or what we love, we may suffer. Yet, according to Buddha, love is something we can experience every day regardless of where we are or who we are with.
WEEKLY TOPICS
OCT 15 ~ Recognizing the Kindness of Others
Learning to cherishing others is not so difficult. All living beings deserve to be cherished because of the tremendous kindness they have shown us.
OCT 29 ~ The Disadvantages of Self-Cherishing
It is impossiblt to find a single problem, misfortune or painful experience that does not arise from self-cherishing.
NOV 5 ~ Equalizing Self with Others
In the practice of equalizing self and others we learn to cherish others as much as ourself. ‘Just as my happiness is important, so too is the happiness of everyone else.’
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.
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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