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PASADENA-UU Branch w/ Gen-la Jampa: Series Premiere ⭐️ Making Meditation Effective 03-24
March 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
$12.00 – $50.00
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3/24 Topic: “SERIES PREMIERE: Preparing for Practical Meditation”
Part of a 5-week series with Gen-la Jampa • Mondays, March 24 to April 21 • 7:00-8:15 pm
At PASADENA Branch Location:
Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
There are five parts to successful meditation.
In this five-part series, you will learn details about of of these five stages and how to apply them practically to your own meditations. Each class is self-contained, but it’s recommended to attend the entire series.
No meditation experience needed – Everyone is invited to drop into any or all sessions in this series
Topics remaining in this series
March 24: Preparing for Practical Meditation
March 31: The Purpose of Prayers
April 7: Analytical Meditation
April14: Placement Meditation
April 21: Dedication and Subsequent Practice
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.
