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 Rabjor
Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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.
Aug 26
What is meditation?
Sept 02
Prayers for meditation
Sept 09
Our precious human life: Awakening to our potential
Sept 16
Our precious human life: Are we letting it slip away?
Sept 23
Death and impermanence: Nothing lasts, including us…
Sept 30
Death and impermanence: Thinking ahead
Oct 07
The danger of lower rebirth: Where shall I be tomorrow?
Oct 14
The danger of lower rebirth: Could it happen to me?
Nov 04
Refuge practice: Finding a safe harbour
Nov 11
Refuge practice: The Buddhist way of life
Nov 18
Actions and their effects: What is karma and why should I care?
Nov 25
Actions and their effects: Shifting the winds of our karma
Dec 02
Developing renunciation: Stop the madness
Dec 09
Developing renunciation: Choosing freedom
Dec 16
Developing renunciation