Introduction to Buddhist Meditation

Meditation is a method to make our mind calm and peaceful. When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within. In this class you will learn how to have a daily meditation practice, tools to overcome difficult states of mind, and methods to calm mental busyness and stress. Everyone is welcome. No experience is necessary.

Sept 18: Why do Buddhists Meditate?

Sept 25: NO CLASS this day

Oct 2: What do Buddhists Believe Happens When we Die?

Oct 9: Karma - The Universal Law of the Mind

Oct 16: Samsara Explained

Oct 23: Using Our Meditation Practice to Help Other People

Oct 30: Understanding Reality - Teachings on Profound Emptiness

Classes take place on Wednesday evenings, with the exception of Sept 25 when class will be canceled.  7:00-8:00pm at Common Space in Ardmore.  $15 per class.

Classes are taught by Meditation Teacher Julie Francisco from Kadampa Meditation Center Philadelphia.  Julie is a senior teacher and practitioner who has studied Kadampa Buddhism for over 12 years and she has engaged in extensive meditation retreat. She is a close disciple of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and a student on the the Teacher Training Program. An executive assistant at an international consulting firm by profession, Julie shows a clear example of how to be a modern, lay Buddhist practitioner in a busy city and presents Buddha’s teachings in an eloquent and inspiring manner.