A peaceful mind, one thought at a time

Wednesdays | April 3-24 | 6:30 – 8 pm | In-person

with Gerry Donovan, Resident Teacher of Atisha Kadampa Buddhist Center

Cost | $10 per class | FREE for Members. 

Most of the time, we experience our situations and the people we meet as good, bad or neutral as being dependent on the situation or people and as independent of our mind. Buddha taught that this way of thinking is incorrect and a great obstacle to us developing the lasting happiness we seek. In this series, we’ll learn how to distinguish useful and harmful states of mind. Then we’ll be able to let go of the harmful mind sets and ideas that cause us so much suffering, and generate valid and positive mindsets that will bring benefit to ourselves and others. Through using these teachings, you’ll be able to maintain a peaceful, positive mind with everyone you meet and in any situation. 

The classes are given in series, but each class is also self-contained and can be taken on a drop-in basis.

The classes explore the basic framework of Buddhist teachings and meditation and explain how to use Buddha’s advice in our daily lives to solve our problems. All classes are based on commentaries by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. A typical class consists of a guided relaxation meditation, a teaching based on the meditation topic, and final contemplative meditation. Chairs and cushions are provided by the Center. No special clothing is required, and there is no physical exercise, yoga, or stretching involved. Everyone is welcome, regardless of belief; you do not need to be Buddhist to attend.