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Free: PASADENA Ahiah Branch: Deepen Meditation Practice: Let Go of Expectations 02-12
February 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
DUE TO THE FIRES IN ALTADENA, THIS SERIES
WILL BE FREE FOR EVERYONE
2/12 Topic: “Letting Go of Expectations”
Part of a FREE ongoing, drop-in series with Buddhist teacher Sue Darling
Wednesdays, Jan 8 to Apr 2 • 7:00-8:00 pm • Free to the community
Location: Ahiah Center For Spiritual Living – Pasadena, 150 N. El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Do you keep hearing about all the benefits of meditation, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you just want some pointers for improving your practice.
This special class is designed to help you learn meditation, improve the quality of your life, and gain an experience of inner peace. Enjoy practical instructions and a guided meditation.
Everyone is welcome to drop in to any or all of the classes in this ongoing series. No experience necessary.
Remaining topics in this series:
February 12: Letting Go of Expectations
February 19: How to Enjoy Your Practice
February 26: Making Your Practice About Others
March 5: Overcoming Perfectionism
March 12: Improve Your Concentration
March 19: Overcoming Laziness
March 26: The Meditation Break Practice
April 2: What is a Realization?
General Program (GP) classes are suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. The classes are designed to help those looking for Buddhist wisdom to help with stress relief and relaxation, as well as those interested in exploring the nature of the mind, and pursuing the Buddhist path.
Classes explore the basic framework of Buddhist teachings and meditation and explain how to use Buddha’s advice in our daily lives to solve our problems. All General Program classes are based on commentaries by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
A typical class consists of a guided relaxation meditation, a teaching based on the meditation topic, and final contemplative meditation. Although classes are given in a series around one specific theme, they are drop-in in nature and can be taken individually, as each class topic is self-contained.
Branch classes last approximately 1 to 1.25 hrs. Chairs are provided. No special clothing is required, and there is no physical exercise, yoga, or stretching involved.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of belief; you do not need to be Buddhist to attend.
