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SANTA MONICA Branch: What is our Mind? 05-14
May 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$12.00
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5/14 Topic: “What is Our Mind?”
Part of a 4-week drop-in series with Buddhist teacher, Jen Derwingson-Peacock
Wednesdays, May-7-28, 2025 • 7:00-8:00 pm
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church, 1260 18th St., Santa Monica CA
In this series we will learn about what exactly is the mind. These classes will provide us with the opportunity to experience the vast space of mental peace that already exists within all our mind. We can learn to stop identifying with our mental bad habits and instead with the innate clarity within our own mind.
Everyone is welcome to drop in to any or all of the classes in this series. No meditation experience necessary.
Remaining topics in this series:
May 14: What is our Mind?
May 21: Recognizing Our Pure Potential
May 28: How to ripen our Pure Potential
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.
