Saturday Meditation Class
Transforming Adversity with Kindness and Compassion
In this course we will explore how Buddhist meditation has the power to profoundly improve and transform our past and present relationships. Our relationships with our partner, family, friends, colleagues etc often give rise to many challenges that expose our own anger, expectations, as well old feelings of resentment and unhappiness with ourself. Through meditation we learn to connect to the peaceful and happy nature of our mind and our being.
We develop an essential self-acceptance and self-respect that allows to begin to let go of painful attitudes, and instead gradually to replace them with love, respect for others, patience and kindness. Learning to apply these minds is the key to long-term, meaningful and joyful relationships.
Classes in January:
January 7 - From Stress to Sanity
January 14 - From Unhappiness to Peace
January 21 - From Anger to Love
Cost is $15/class Pay in person or register at bottom of page
Saturday Meditation Classes held at:
First Unitarian Universalist Church | 5200 Fannin at Southmore, Houston, TX 77004
Room 304
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. Each class is self-contained, so feel free to start at any time! Everyone is welcome - just drop in.
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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.
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. To Inqure more email epc@meditationinaustin.org.
Foundation Program Classes are to be held at:
First Unitarian Universalist Church | 5200 Fannin, Houston, 77004
Room 304
January 2012 Foundatioin Program dates:
- January 6, 13, 20
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
Saturday Meditation Class: $15 per class or $80 for 6 part series
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.