When
Mondays
7:00pm – 8:15pmWhere
Chartwell Cedarbrooke Chateau
Theatre Room (Second Level)
32331 7th Avenue, Mission
Directions to Cedarbrooke can be found here.
Cost
$16 per class
$36 for a 3-class pass
$48 for a 4-class pass
$60 for 5-class pass
Multiple-class passes give you a 25% discount 🙂
Free for members
Books
These classes are an opportunity to get to know the books of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, the world-renowned meditation master who founded KMC Fraser Valley as well as hundreds of centres around the world, all part of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union.
A selection of his books will be on sale at the class, such as How to Transform Your Life, which you can also download as a free eBook.
What to expect at a class
Every class includes two meditations, practical advice, and time for questions and refreshments at the end.
Chartwell Cedarbrooke Chateau’s Theatre room is a comfortable and peaceful place to meditate. The public is welcome to attend these classes in this lovely venue.
How to register
You can pre-register using the yellow “Pay Now” button below, or you can pay at the door without registering ahead of time. Easy peasy!
Guide to a Joyful Life
Each and every one of us has the capacity to experience deep inner peace and joy. But how do we actually do this? We tend to look for happiness outside ourselves, in our possessions, relationships and so on, but is this search ever entirely satisfying? By learning and practising Buddhist methods and meditations, it is possible to find within ourselves the inner peace and joy we’ve always longed for.
These classes are for everyone. They offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our lives and develop inner peace. They include two guided meditations, a practical talk on a different topic each week, and time for Q&A at the end.
Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any time. No previous experience is required.
September 8: Finding happiness from a different source
September 15: Understanding our mind
September 22: Inspiring solutions for difficult times
September 29: Understanding our greatest potential
October 6: No class due to Fall Festival
October 13: No class due to Thanksgiving
Transforming Conflict with Meditation
Join us for a weekly series of classes exploring how to transform conflict through meditation, guided by the practical wisdom of Kadampa Buddhist teachings. Each week you will learn methods to shift challenging situations into opportunities for growth.
Gain confidence to respond to conflict with wisdom and compassion, creating harmony both within yourself and in your relationships.
These meditation classes are for everyone. They include two guided meditations, a practical talk on a different topic each week, and time for Q&A at the end.
Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any time. No previous experience is required.
October 20: Recognizing the source of conflict
October 27: Changing our perspective
November 3: Forgiving ourself, forgiving others
November 10: The strength of humility
November 17: Overcoming self-centred tendencies
November 24: Exchanging self with others
Teacher
Todd Arseneau studies on the Foundation Program at KMC Fraser Valley. He is a down-to-earth, practical teacher with many examples from his experience with applying meditation in daily life as a school teacher and father of 2 boys.
