Our weekly meditation classes are designed for people who are new to meditation and Buddhism, as well as those with more experience. They provide an introduction to meditation, mindfulness, and Buddhist teachings for daily life.
- Classes range from 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 and half hours.
- Each class includes guided meditations.
- You will learn how to use Buddhism for improving your daily life.
- Classes sometimes include a Q & A period.
- You can drop in for any class in a series. Each class is able to stand on its own.
- No special clothing is required.
Buddha’s teachings are concerned with the happiness of all living beings. They are relevant to everyone regardless of nationality, situation, gender, age, class or culture.
Q: I’ve never been to a Buddhist center before. What should I expect?
Classes at the center are very accessible. Teachings and prayers are all in English. You do not need to bring any mats or wear any special clothing. Comfortable chairs are used for seating.
When entering the meditation room, it is traditional to take off shoes and hats. Also, when the Teacher enters, we normally stand out of respect for Buddha’s teachings.
Q: I’ve been coming to classes for a while. I really like what I hear. Is there something more I can try?
For those students who want to deepen their experience of Buddhism, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso designed the Foundation Program. The Foundation Program (FP) immerses us in Buddhist teachings by studying systematically one of five texts on the FP curriculum. This course meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.