Sunday Drop-in Meditation Classes

Glad! Sad! Mad!

Finding Happiness That Lasts

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Drop-in Meditation Classes:
Sundays November 1, 8, 15, 29:  10-11am 

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Price - $14 per class or $45 for the 4-week series

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Have you ever wondered why happiness can feel so elusive? We may wake up feeling happy, only to feel sad later in the day—or come home from work feeling frustrated, sometimes without knowing why. Shouldn’t it be easier to simply stay happy?

 

The Buddhist answer is that happiness is something we cultivate within our own minds. By learning to develop positive attitudes and thoughts, we can experience far greater inner balance. In these classes, we will explore happiness and meditation, how to approach problems with wisdom, and why reflecting on death can be the beginning of a spiritual quest.

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What to Expect:

​These classes include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic. After each class, there is time for Q&A. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any time. No previous experience is required. You do not need to bring anything with you, and the meditation is conducted on chairs. No special clothing is required. No pre-registration is necessary. 

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The Teacher:

Gen Kelsang Chöyang is the Resident Teacher at Kuluta Buddhist Centre. She has been studying under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 30 years. She has taught Kadampa Buddhist classes in Courtenay, British Columbia; Berkeley, California; Brockville, Toronto and Ottawa. Gen Chöyang is known for her sincere and practical approach to integrating Buddhism into daily life. Her teachings are powerful and inspiring.​

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Class Titles:

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Nov 1:  What Does Happiness Depend On? 

Nov 8:  Meditation: An Oasis of Peace 

Nov 15: A Wise Approach to Problems 

Nov 22: No class due to the Ontario Dharma Celebration

Nov 29: Death Meditation and Finding Our Spirituality 

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Cost:

$14 per class (Free for members) or buy a four-class pass for $45 (to be redeemed at any time at our Thursday and/or Sunday classes in Kingston or at our once-monthly class in Brockville). Four-class passes can only be purchased in-person at our Centre. If these options are unaffordable, please email: ad.kuluta@gmail.com for a sliding scale.

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Student price:
$10 per class; four-class pass for $35

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Our Location:
We are located at The Spire (inside the Sydenham St United Church), 82 Sydenham St Rm 205. Enter via the William St. entrance. Go down the hall and turn right at the elevator. Go through the door and take the stairs (or elevator) to the 2nd floor. We are at the end of the hall on the right.

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Accessibility Info:
The building and our space are both wheelchair-accessible. There is a wheelchair-accessible bathroom a few feet away from our space. Masks are available if requested. We have air purifiers or open windows (depending upon the weather) for air circulation. Our space is on the second floor and there is an elevator available.​​​