General Program Classes

Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Center's General Program's guided meditation classes are appropriate for both beginners and those who already have some experience of meditation. These are about ninety minutes in length and consist of two guided meditations, a short talk, opportunity for questions and answers, and light refreshments. Each talk is part of a series, yet is self-contained. This means that you can drop in at any juncture and still feel that you have something worthwhile to take home with you.

Our aim, as at all Kadampa Buddhist Centers, is to provide tools and methods whereby people can find increased peace and happiness in their daily lives. Everyone is welcome!

Thursday Evenings 7:30pm

November: Peaceful Mind in a Busy World
We often find ourselves tired out by our hectic lifestyle and longing to find somewhere peaceful to rest. However, if we learn how to maintain a peaceful mind, we will feel relaxed and at ease even when busy. This course will teach us the skills we need to be able to develop this life-enhancing ability for ourselves.

11/6 Understanding the Human Potential
11/13 Peaceful Mind in a Busy World
11/20 Wisdom Perspective
11/27 Finally, Something to Rely On

December: Happines is a Skill!
Buddha taught beautiful practices to help us to become happy. This month and next we will meditate on the six perfections of an enlightened mind. These meditations lead us to develop strong minds, capable of responding to all of life’s challenges with our full potential.

12/4 Pearl of Patience
12/11 Sharing Joy
12/18 A Daily Practice
12/25 No Class - Happy Holiday

Sunday Mornings 10:00am

November: Awakening the Heart
How can we deal constructively with insecurity and anxiety? During these uncertain and dangerous times, where can we seek protection? During this series, we discover how the protection we receive through developing our love and our inner strength enables us to transform our fear and uncertainty into a source of courage and power on behalf of ourselves and others.

11/2 Awakening the Heart
11/9 Overcoming Insecurity
11/16 Transforming Fear into Courage
11/23 Love Without Pain
11/30 Daily Joy!

December: The Key to a Happy Life
Who wouldn’t want more joy and love in their life? The key to becoming healthy, whole, sane, and happy is learning to appreciate others and to free ourselves from the prison of selfishness. We can do this by following Buddha’s time-honored methods for improving our love and compassion.

12/7 The Key to a Happy Life
12/14 The Prison of Selfishness
12/21 Loving Self, Loving Others
12/28 Healing Through Compassion

Requested Donation: $9 ($5 for students/limited income) per class. Center Sponsors pay $60 ($35 for students) each month, and can go to any class at the Florida Centers or branches for free.

Please check the calendar for all dates, times, and locations.