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 Lamden
Thursday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, starting Sept. 10
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.
Jan 7
Am I a Happy Person?
The Buddhist Way of Life
Jan 14
What is Meditation?
Expanding our prospects for peace
Jan 21
Stop Judging!
Developing equanimity
Jan 28
A Balanced View:
Developing Equanimity
Feb 4
How to Love and Respect Everyone:
Recognizing that all living beings are our mother
Feb 11
An Attitude of Gratitude:
Remembering the kindness of living beings
Feb 19
Do You Feel What I Feel?
Equalizing self and others
Feb 25
‘One in a Million’
Equalizing self and others – Part 2
March 4
It Hurts:
The disadvantages of self-cherishing – Part 1
March 11
A Costly Affair:
The disadvantages of self-cherishing – Part 2
March 18
Love is the Answer:
The advantages of cherishing others – Part 1