WEEKLY CLASSES
FALL 2022
Everyone Welcome!
CLASSES AT BODHICHITTA CENTRE
BODHICHITTA CENTRE
Sunday Morning
In-Person
SUNDAY MORNING
Nov 20, 27, Dec 4 | 10.00-11.15am | Bodhichitta Centre
Purifying our Unwanted Karma
Through his understanding of how karma functions, Buddha taught methods to purify negativity within our mind. Through engaging in these simple, but profound practices, we can remove the causes of our future problems and suffering, and gradually increase our happiness and good qualities.
with Gen Kelsang Zopa
BODHICHITTA CENTRE
Monday Evening
In-Person
MONDAY EVENING
Nov 28, Dec 5, 12 | 7.00-8.15pm | Bodhichitta Centre
Reasons to be Inspired: How to Find Meaning
In this series, Gen Zopa will offer a number of key insights from Modern Buddhist teachings that give us wonderful reasons to get up in the morning, and the skill set and energy to transform daily life problems into our spiritual path. .
with Gen Kelsang Zopa
BODHICHITTA CENTRE
Tuesday Afternoon
In-Person
TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Nov 22 – Dec 13 | 1.30-2.30pm | Bodhichitta Centre
Entering the Buddhist Path to Enlightenment
Developing loving kindness towards others will create a wealth of inner happiness and joy. By understanding Buddha’s teachings on compassion and wisdom we will discover an authentic happiness within our hearts and a purpose to our lives.
with Krista Schlosser
BODHICHITTA CENTRE
Noon Meditation
In-Person
NOON MEDITATION
Monday to Friday | 12.15-12.45pm | Bodhichitta Centre
30 Minutes to Inner Peace
Relax, refresh and de-stress. Cultivate inner peace through a guided practice and enjoy the rest of your day with an inspired and positive mind.
with Centre Teachers
CLASSES AT OTHER LOCATIONS
CEDAR HILL REC CENTRE
Tuesdays
In-Person
CEDAR HILL REC CENTRE
Tuesdays | Nov 1 – Dec 13 | 12.00-1.00pm
Intro to Buddhist Meditation
Problems only arise because we respond to situations with a negative state of mind. When we become familiar with cultivating a calm and peaceful mind we begin to understand that it is possible to respond to challenging life situations skillfully.
with Gen Kelsang Zopa
Courtenay/Comox Area
Mondays
In-Person
BLACK CREEK (North of Courtenay)
Mondays | Nov 7 – Dec 19 | 7.15-8.15pm
Finding Meaning in Daily Life
We may sometimes feel isolated and yearn to feel a stronger sense of connection with others. In this series we will discover how the perception of ourselves as separate from others is an illusion. As we change our thinking about self and others we can ultimately embrace our true potential.
with Janet Marriott
ESQUIMALT REC CENTRE
Thursdays
In-Person
ESQUIMALT REC CENTRE
Thursdays | Nov 3 – Dec 15 | 10.30-11.30am
Healing Meditations for Chalenging Times
How do we heal in a world filled with ongoing suffering? The practice of Buddha’s teachings on compassion helps us to heal our own suffering and the suffering of others. Join us for these meditations and find new ways to care for our world in a powerful and meaningful way.
with Sachi Tamura
SIDNEY SHOAL CENTRE
Mondays
In-Person
SIDNEY SHOAL CENTRE
Mondays | Nov 7 – Dec 12 | 10.30-11.45am
Finding Stillness and Balance
Do you want to disconnect from noise, distraction, and stress of modern daily life? Learn how to find the space to unplug from digital life and settle into a peaceful and refreshed state of mind. Greater peace and happiness await you.
with Gen Kelsang Zopa
UNIVERSITY of VICTORIA
Saturdays
Online
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA | Online
Saturdays | Nov 12, 19, 26, Dec 3 | 10.00am – 12noon
Purifying Your Mind
The entire Buddhist path can be seen as a path of purification and transformation. This course will look at the practices of purification offering you the ability to unlock new levels of happiness. Rather than fearing misfortune, we learn to abandon its causes.
with Gen Kelsang Zopa