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Free: PASADENA UU Branch w/ Gen-la Jampa: The Peace of Acceptance 02-10
February 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
DUE TO THE FIRES IN ALTADENA, THIS SERIES
WILL BE FREE FOR EVERYONE
2/10 Topic: “The Peace of Acceptance”
Part of a 6-week drop-in series with Gen-la Jampa • Mondays, Jan 27 to Mar 10 • 7:00-8:15 pm
AT NEW PASADENA LOCATION:
Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
Life is so uncertain. We face so many problems and difficulty that it is easy to become discouraged, anxious, or fearful. Through learning to develop our peace of mind, we can learn to become calm and positive even in the midst of challenging circumstances.
No meditation experience needed – Everyone is invited to drop into any or all sessions in this series
Topics remaining in this series
February 10: The Peace of Acceptance
February 17: NO CLASS
February 24: Transforming Life’s Difficulties into Compassion
March 3: Finding Refuge in Spiritual Community
March 10: Finding Refuge in Buddha
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.
