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What is Meditation?

Meditation is a method of tranining the mind so that we become more calm and peaceful. Meditation helps us to become more familiar with positive and beneficial ways of thinking to reduce our negative minds. When are mind is peaceful, we can more easily deal with the stressors and worries of daily life, and with consistent meditation practice, we will experience genuine happiness and contentment.

Benefits of Meditation

  • increases peace, positivity, and joy in your life
  • decreases anxiety, stress, and worry
  • creates space and clarity to deal with external challenges
  • your mind becomes more balanced
  • you find more constructive ways to deal with daily problems
  • helps to develop deep & lasting inner peace

What to Expect in a Class

At the beginning of each class, we start with a guided breathing meditation. We focus on the breath to decrease the distractions of our mind so that our mind naturally becomes more peaceful. The teacher then gives a teaching about how we can integrate Buddha’s teachings into our busy modern lives. At the end of the class there is another guided meditation focusing on integrating the teaching from the class so that we can take the information to practice on our own throughout the week. Classes are generally arranged in a series focusing on a specific topic, but each class is self contained and can be taken on its own. You can pre-register for classes online, but you can also walk in and register for any weekly, drop-in class on the same day.
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About Modern Kadampa Buddhism

Upcoming Drop-In Classes

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be Buddhist to attend a class?

No everyone is welcome! Meditation is beneficial to everyone regardless of whether you are from another faith or have no religious affiliation at all. 

What should I wear?

You can come to class in whatever you are wearing for the day. You will have the choice to sit in a chair or on a meditation cushion. We take off our shoes and leave them on the shoe rack provided in the hallway before entering the meditation room.

Do I need to have experience with meditation to attend?

Not at all! Our beginner classes do not assume any previous experience with meditation and you will be guided through the practices.

What time should I arrive for class?

We recommend that you arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to class so that you have plenty of time to sign in, pay, put away personal belongings, and find a seat in the meditation room. Classes start right on the time that they are scheduled.

How much do classes cost?

Our walk-in classes cost $12 for non-members. We are a non-profit organization, so all of the course fees go to supporting the cost of running our Temple. For supporting monthly members the walk-in classes are free. Learn more about our membership options HERE.

Should I start at the beginning of a class series?

No our weekly-drop in classes are all self contained. You are welcome to attend any or all classes in a series in any order.

What are the open hours of the Temple?

Our Temple is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 10am – 2pm and 30 minutes before and after drop-in classes. You are welcome to enjoy the cafe or shop in the bookstore & gift shop at those times.

Do you have classes appropriate for children?

Yes! We have a weekly Meditation for Kids class that runs concurrently with our Sunday Drop-In classes. The Meditation for Kids class is appropriate for children ages 4-12 and parents are welcome to join the children, or attend the Sunday class while the kids class is being taught.

What do Buddhists worship?

Buddhists believe that Buddhas are enlightened beings, meaning that their minds are completely free from negativity and wrong awareness. Buddhists strive, through meditation, prayer, and virtuous ritual practices to connect with enlightened beings and receive their transforming blessings. Find out more about our tradition HERE.