Meditation Classes
In Surprise, AZ
January 7-28, 2026
Developing a Meditation Practice
with 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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Wednesdays | 10:30 - 11:30 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
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
Upcoming Classes
February 4-26, 2026
Freedom from Distractions
with Susan Smith
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.