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)
Thursday evenings 7:00 - 8:30pm
with Gen Kelsang Suma
Class fee is $10
Lamrim is a Tibetan term meaning “stages of the path to enlightenment”. It is 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 happiness that lasts.
Thursday, September 11
What is Meditation?
Thursday, September 18
Prayers for Meditation
Thursday, September 25
Our Precious Human Life: Part 1
Awakening to our potential
Thursday, October 02
Our Precious Human Life: Part 2
Are we letting it slip away?
Thursday, October 09
Death and Impermanence: Part 1
Nothing lasts, including us
Thursday, October 16
Death and Impermanence: Part 2
Thinking ahead…
Thursday, October 23
The Danger of Lower Rebirth: Part 1
Could it happen to me?
Thursday, October 31
The Danger of Lower Rebirth: Part 2
Where shall I be tomorrow?
Thursday, November 06
Refuge Practice: Part 1
Finding safe harbour
Thursday November 13
Refuge Practice: Part 2
The Buddhist way of life
Thursday, November 20
Actions and Their Effects: Part 1
What is karma, and why should I care?
Thursday, November 27
Actions and Their Effects: Part 2
Shifting the winds of our karma
Thursday, December 04
Developing Renunciation: Part 1
Let’s stop the madness now!
Thursday, December 11
Developing renunciation: Part 2
Free at last!
Thursday, December 18
Developing Renunciation: Part 3
Setting our sights on the ultimate goal