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.
Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Meditation
Tuesday evenings 7:00 - 8:30pm
with Gen Kelsang Suma
Class fee is $10
An explanation of basic Buddhist teachings and practice, with ample time allotted for meditation. Classes include helpful suggestions on how to build Buddha’s advice into our everyday lives and activities. Questions and discussion are encouraged. No previous experience is needed.
Tuesday, September 09
Everyone Wants to be Happy
So what’s the problem?
Tuesday, September 16
Going Within
The peace of meditation
Tuesday, September 23
At Last, a Formula that Works!
Learning to love...
Tuesday, September 30
Thank you, my Friend
The delicate network of our interdependence
Tuesday, October 07
The Courage to Change
If we do what we’ve always done…guess what!
Tuesday, October 14
I See the Best in Me
Opening to our true potential
Tuesday, October 21
I See the Best in You
Looking for the good in others...it’s magic!
Tuesday, October 28
“Me first!” ... A Recipe for Disaster
How we perpetually sabotage our own happiness
Tuesday, November 04
Being in the Moment
The art of minding the mind
Tuesday, November 11
Walking in Another’s Shoes
The power of authentic love
Tuesday, November 18
But What am I doing About It?
Compassion...the supreme fuel for goodness
Tuesday, November 25
Turning Bad Luck to Good: Part 1
Problems? Great! They’re gifts in disguise!
Tuesday, December 02
Turning Bad Luck to Good: Part 2
More on the hidden benefits of misfortune
Tuesday, December 09
“I Wish I Could Take it Away”…
The “healing meditation”
Tuesday, December 16
For the Sake of Others
Breaking free to help others
Tuesday, December 23
Life is But a Dream
The ultimate “reality check”

