Thursday Drop-in Meditation Classes

Beyond the Noise:
Creating A Calm and Controlled Mind

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Drop-in Meditation Classes:
Thursdays in September, 6:30-7:30pm   NEW TIME!

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Join our “Beyond the Noise” meditation classes at The Spire in Kingston, every Thursday in September, 6:30-7:30pm

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

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When we sit down to meditate, our mind is often flooded with thoughts. This is entirely normal. At the beginning, we may feel we are not very good at meditating because we are either following thoughts or fighting them and we don’t experience peace right away. However, this is part of the process of becoming a meditator! With practice, we will begin to experience more confidence in our ability to meditate, and if we stick with it, we will see positive changes in ourself and our relationships.

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What to Expect:

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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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At Kuluta Buddhist Centre @ The Spire:

82 Sydenham St., Kingston (Rm. 205, 2nd Floor, elevator available)

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Class Titles:

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Sept 3:  Meditation and Stillness

Sept 10:  Meditation and Change 

Sept 17:  Meditation and Virtue 

Sept 24:  Meditation and Mindfulness 

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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 (please send an email to ad.kuluta@gmail.com if you are a full-time student and would like to attend)

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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.​

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Classes are at The Spire (82 Sydenham St. inside the Sydenham St. United Church), Rm. 205, Second Floor. An elevator is available.