- Saturday Meditation Class: 10am-11:30am
- Take your practice to the next level: Study on Foundation Program!
Saturday Meditation Class
Modern Buddhism: Buddha's Guide to a Joyful Life
10am- 11:30am on the Saturdays Below
Create a better life for yourself by learning simple and practical ways to free yourself from stress, find inner peace and be joyful, content and loving. Everyone is welcome!
What to Expect at a Class
A typical class consists of a simple relaxation meditation, teaching, discussion and final meditation. The meditations are guided and are suitable for all individuals whatever their level of interest, from those who seek simple relaxation to those who wish to find lasting inner peace and contentment.Class dates
Saturday May 5, 12, 19
Location
Leisure Learning Unlimited, Inc.
2990 Richmond Avenue #120
Houston, TX 77098
Cost
Classes are $15 per class or $45 for a 3 class series
Registration
Please register here or call Leisure Learning Unlimited at 713-529-4414
Foundation Program
The Foundation Program (FP) is for those who wish to deepen their understanding and experience of Buddhism through the systematic study and practice of six texts. This unique program was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, and helps us solve our daily problems and develop happy and peaceful states of mind. On FP, students receive teachings, meditate and discuss the text thoroughly.
FP is generally be held on the first 3 Fridays of each month (with some variation), from 6:30pm- 9:00pm. We will be studying Joyful Path of Good Fortune by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Cost is $65/ month and includes Saturday class fee. Inquires please contact epc@meditationinaustin.org.
Foundation Program Classes are to be held at:
First Unitarian Universalist Church | 5200 Fannin, Houston, 77004 - Room 304
Spring 2012 Foundatioin Program dates:
- April 13 & 20 - May 4, 11 & 18 - June 1, 8 & 15
Directions
From the North:Take I-45 South to US 59 South. Take Fannin Exit. Head South on Fannin. Church will be about a mile down on your right at the intersection of Fannin and Southmore.Take a right onto Southmore. Parking is available in the lot behind the church on your left.
From the South:Take I-45 North to US 59 South. Take Fannin Exit. Head South on Fannin. Church will be about a mile down on your right at the intersection of Fannin and Southmore.Take a right onto Southmore. Parking is available in the lot behind the church on your left.
From the Southwest:Take US 59 North towards downtown. Exit Main St Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Downtown/San Jacinto and merge onto Wentworth. Turn right on to Fannin. Church will be 5 blocks down on your right at the intersection of Fannin and Southmore.Take a right onto Southmore. Parking is available in the lot behind the church on your left.
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Ingchug, a Western Buddhist nun, has been studying, practicing and teaching Kadampa Buddhism under Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's guidance for many years. She teaches with clarity and gentle humor, presenting Buddhism so it is accessible to everyone. Every year she attends an International Teachers Training Program, at Manjushri Center in England, together with all the Resident Teachers of the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT) Centers worldwide. There they study a series of Buddhist texts under the guidance of the Deputy and General Spiritual Directors of the NKT. She is currently the Resident Teacher of Chittamani Kadampa Buddhist Center in Austin, TX.
Payment and Donation Options
Foundation Program Class: $65/month
(includes Saturday Class Fees)
Chittamani Buddhist Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All proceeds go towards functioning of the Buddhist center, branch classes, study programs, and outreach programs.We can accept payments in person at each event via cash or check, or you may pre-pay online via credit card or paypal. Please note that we cannot process credit cards on location at each event and class fees are non-refundable
Chittamani Kadampa Buddhist Center is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition-International Kadampa Buddhist Union.