Meditation Classes
In Surprise, AZ
Meditations for a Kind Heart
Wednesdays | 10:30 - 11:45 am
Class price | $10.00 Free for Members
at The Unitarian Universalist of Surprise
17540 Ave of the Arts, Surprise, AZ 85378
with Kadampa Teacher, Susan Smith
Developing a kind heart is the essence of Buddhist practice. In this series we will explore the healing practices of cherishing others, developing compassion and learning the practice of taking and giving.
These meditations have the power to transform our lives in the most profound ways.
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December 3 - Cherishing Others
December 10 - Taking Away Suffering
December 17 - Giving Happiness
Wednesdays | 10:30 - 11:45 am
Class price | $10.00 Free for Members
at The Unitarian Universalist of Surprise
17540 Ave of the Arts, Surprise, AZ 85378
with Kadampa Teacher, Susan Smith
We devote so much energy and time in our lives developing our outer world—pursuing careers, building relationships, organizing our responsibilities, and responding to the constant demands around us. While these efforts are important, they often leave little room for exploring our deeper landscape within.
Through meditation, we open the door to that inner world. As this inner world becomes more familiar, it naturally develops into a source of genuine, lasting happiness
Join us for this inspiring series to learn, step by step, how to deepen this inner development.
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This series is based on the book The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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January 7 - The goal of meditation
January 14 - What exactly is meditation?
January 21 - What do we need to know in order to meditate?
January 28 - How to actually meditate
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About the teacher
Susan Smith has been studying Buddhist teachings for nearly 30 years and is currently enrolled in the Teacher Training Program. Susan is passionate about sharing her understanding and personal experience of Dharma with others. She exemplifies how to practice Buddhism as a layperson in a busy city and presents Buddha’s teachings in a clear, eloquent, and inspiring way.