General Program Class Titles

Vajrapani Center's General Program's guided meditation classes are appropriate for both beginners and those who already have some experience of meditation.

Each class is both part of a series, and yet also self-contained. This means that you can drop in to any class at any juncture and still feel that you have something worthwhile to take home with you. Each class is ninety minutes in length and consists of two guided meditations, a short talk on how to apply meditation to our daily life, an opportunity for questions and answers and light refreshments.

These classes are taught by our Resident Teacher Ricc Bishop whose aim (as with all Kadampa Buddhist Teachers) is to provide tools and methods whereby people can find increased peace and happiness in their daily lives. Everyone is welcome!

Summer Class Titles

Thursday Evenings 7:30pm

Meditations on Introduction to Buddhism

2,500 years after the passing of Buddha, his message continues to resonate. This compelling introduction explains the essential principles of the Buddhist way of life and what it means to be a Buddhist. Meditation is explained clearly and simply as a tool for developing qualities such as inner peace, love and patience.

Discover
~ Who was Buddha?
~ Past and future lives
~ What is karma?
~ Why and how to meditate
~ The path to enlightenment

Although part of a series, each class is complete on it's own - meaning you can drop into any class and have something useful to take away.

Sunday Mornings 10:00am

The Way of Wisdom
Buddhist meditation induces a relaxed, optimistic, and creative approach to life, which is the key to both mental and physical well being. In particular, by learning to meditate on Buddha’s wisdom teachings we can begin to root out the actual sources of our problems and anxiety. When we recognize the dream-like nature of reality, our mind becomes peaceful, flexible, and free.

08/01 The Way of Wisdom
08/08 Blissful Path of Tantra
08/15 Letting Go of Self
08/22 Life is But a Dream
08/29 If Life Came with a Manual!

~ Includes Sunday morning prayers for World Peace ~

Although part of a series, each class is complete on it's own - meaning you can drop into any class and have something useful to take away.

Requested Donation for classes: $9 ($5 for Students and Limited Income)