Weekend and evening classes are open to everyone. Although presented as a series the evening classes also stand alone. Come to as many classes as you wish. Each class includes guided meditation a talk, and questions and answers. Tea, cookies and relaxed conversation follow. No pre-registration is required unless otherwise stated.
The Joyful Land Buddhist Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving others. The cost for each class is $10.
Stages of the Path (Lamrim)
with Kelsang Lamden
Thursday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, starting Sept. 10
Lamrim is a Tibetan term meaning "stages of the path to enlightenment". It refers to a special arrangement of all Buddha’s teachings that is easy to understand and put into practice. By meditating sincerely on the 21 stages of Lamrim we can solve daily problems and develop a pure and peaceful mind that paves the way to lasting happiness.
April 8
The Supreme Good Heart:
Great compassion
April 15
Your Burden, My Saddle:
Taking
April 22
To Really Care...
Wishing love
April 29
My Most Treasured Possession
Giving
May 6
A Magical Practice:
Taking and giving
May 13
I Promise You This:
Bodhichitta
May 20
Stabilizing the Mind:
Tranquil Abiding
May 28
Glimpsing the Final Frontier:
Superior seeing – Part 1
June 3
It’s the Real Thing!
Superior seeing – Part 2
June 10
A Spiritual Friend:
Relying upon a spiritual guide – Part 1
June 17
You Can Relax Now…
Relying upon a spiritual guide – Part 2