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General Program Meditation Classes
Meditation is an essential life skill. Learn to meditate or deepen your daily practice. Find the class that's right for you.
CREATE MENTAL SPACE
“By training in meditation, we create an inner space and clarity that enables us to control our mind regardless of the external circumstance. Gradually we develop mental equilibrium, a balanced mind that is happy all the time.”
- Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Online Daily Morning Meditations
Weekday Mornings • 8 - 8:30am • $5 • Free for Members
Guided by our meditation teachers
Please note, the last Online Daily Morning Meditation class will be Friday, 8/12.
Daily morning meditations offer an opportunity to be guided by experienced meditators in Buddha’s Lamrim (Stages of the Path to Enlightenment) teachings. Guided meditation is an excellent way to learn meditation and prepares students for personal practice. It is also a perfect way for experienced meditators to let go and relax into deeper levels of concentration. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary.
Daily livestream via ZOOM - this class is ONLINE ONLY
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TOPICS FOR AUGUST
A CLEAR MIND
August 1 - August 5
Meditations to calm and focus your mind and become familiar with the true nature of the mind, which is clarity.
A KIND HEART
August 8 - August 12
Meditations to cultivate and grow your natural love and compassion for others.
Sunday Morning Meditation
Sundays • 10:30 – 11:45am • $15 • Free for Members
With Gen Kelsang Chogyop
Please note, the livestream and on demand options for this class will be discontinued as of Sept 1st. The last class offering these options will be 8/28.
CURRENT SERIES: LETTING GO OF STRESS & NEGATIVITY
What is meditation really? What are the results? What do we meditate on? How do we do it? If we train in meditation systematically, eventually we will be able to eradicate from our mind the negative thoughts, called delusions, that are the causes of all our problems and suffering. In this way, we will come to experience a permanent inner peace, known as “liberation” or “nirvana”. Then, day and night we will experience only peace and happiness.
Each week learn a new meditation that will lead you towards permanent peace and happiness. Learn step by step methods for successful meditation by with Gen Chogyop.
Although presented in a series, each class is self-contained. Perfect for beginners and more experienced meditators. Everyone is welcome.
In person, livestream via ZOOM & on demand for one week
Current Series
Letting Go of Stress & Negativity
8/7: How does meditation reduce stress?
8/14: Stopping the negativity in our mind
8/21: Protecting our peace of mind - with Meditation Teacher, Eve Miller
8/28: Navigating skilfully through life's challenges - with Meditation Teacher, Sarah Frew
9/4: No Class for the Holiday Weekend
9/11: Overcoming sleeplessness
9/18: Confidence versus pride
Tuesday Night Meditation
Tuesdays • 7 - 8pm • $15 • Free for Members
with Julie Francisco
Please note, the livestream and on demand options for this class will be discontinued as of Sept 1st. The last class offering these options will be 8/30.
Learn Buddhist meditations and practices that help to reduce your anxiety, increase your mental peace, and improve your relationships. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary.
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In person, livestream via ZOOM & on demand for one week
Current Series
Finding Peace through Patience
8/2: Anger vs. Patience: Which One Helps Us More?8/9: Unpleasant Situations: Changing Our Mindset
8/16: Repairing Relationships: Patience Toward Others
8/23: Not Being Hard on Ourself: Patience in Our Day-to-Day Practice
8/30: Staying Centered: Techniques for Settling into a Peaceful Space
Next Series
Introductory Buddhism
9/6: Why do Buddhists meditate?9/13: What do Buddhist believe happens when we die?
9/20: Karma: the universal law of the mind
9/27: Samsara Explained10/4: Becoming a friend to the world
10/11: How do things actually exist: Teachings on Profound Emptiness
Wednesday Night Meditation - Collingswood, NJ
Wednesdays • 7 - 8pm • $15 • Free for Members
With John Baker
In Collingswood, NJ • Collingswood Community Center, 30 W. Collings Avenue
Please note, the livestream and on demand options for this class will be discontinued as of Sept 1st. The last class offering these options will be 8/31.
By receiving Buddha’s practical advice, you’ll learn to transform difficult situations and challenges into the inner pathway to a peaceful mind. Turn the lead of life’s difficulties into spiritual gold! Everyone is welcome. No experience is necessary.
In person, livestream via ZOOM & on demand for one week
Please note, these in person classes are held in Collingswood, NJ.
Online Meditation for Night Owls
Wednesdays • 11 - 11:30pm • $5 • Free for Members
With Tatiana Buonassisi
Please note, the last Online Meditation for Night Owls class will be Wednesday, 8/10.
Not a morning person? Have trouble sleeping? Do your best work at night? If any of these sound familiar, this class is for you! Join in a late night meditation class. This class offers a variety of gentle meditations to help you increase your peace, clarity, and mindfulness. Perfect for winding down after a hectic day, or gathering your mind and gaining focus.
Livestream via ZOOM - this class is ONLINE ONLY
In Person Guided Meditation
Sundays • 1 - 1:30pm • $5 • Free for Members • In Person Only
With Gen Kelsang Chogyop
Wednesdays • 7 - 7:30pm • $5 • Free for Members • In Person Only
with Fred Graumuller
Regular meditation practice is an important part of caring for ourselves and others. Come enjoy gentle guided meditations to calm your body and mind. Our experienced teachers will guide you as you learn to focus your mind. Then, gradually your distractions will subside and you’ll experience a sense of inner peace and relaxation. Your mind will feel lucid, spacious and refreshed!
In Person Only! Everyone Welcome.
Be Happy Hour: Meditation & Mocktails
Happiness Without the Hangover!
Fridays • 5:30 - 6:30pm • $10 • Free for Members • In Person Only
With Eve Miller
Please note, on First Fridays we will not hold Be Happy Hour, but there will be an open house beginning at 6:30pm - everyone welcome!
Meditation is the perfect way to ease into your weekend with a peaceful, clear and spacious mind. Relax and refresh after the work week with a half hour guided meditation followed by mocktails, light snacks and social time.
In Person Only! Everyone Welcome.
Please log-in with member email address for discounts to apply. If you plan to attend an in person class, you can register in person or present your online registration link at the front desk. Streaming is available to those in the Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan area. If you live outside of that area, you can find a local Kadampa meditation center here. Please note that on demand videos cannot be downloaded and should not be shared with others.