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Healing Relationships Course
Every moment we are encountering a relationship. Whether that is a relationship with those in our presence, in our minds, or with ourself. Some of those relationships may be happy and joyful, and others far from being so. When our relationships are unstable or difficult, it can be instability in our minds and in other areas of our life. This three-week course will explore the things that make our relationships difficult, and give tips on how to foster more loving…
Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners
Ashtanga Yoga is an ancient practice, passed down through thousands of generations. It is a practice that develops strength and flexibility in body and mind. The fundamentals of Ashtanga Yoga will be taught in these classes with instructions tailored for the class. The classes are small and therefore direct coaching will be provided to assist participants learn this art. Once th efundamentals are taught, we will move into classes for beginners and advanced practitioners. These classes are led by yoga…
Metta and Metta Meditation
“Few human experiences have been more pondered over, more discussed and more longed for than love,” writes Bhante Dhammika in his book titled, “Like Milk and Water Mixed”. The book then goes on to explore the different types of love, from the mundane to the spiritual, from a narrow love to one described by the Buddha as more refined and expansive. In this talk, Bhante Dhammika will talk about how to practice with unconditional love (Metta), exploring the challenges…
Understanding the Buddhist Scriptures
Amongst the many books written by Bhante Dhammika, his book titled, “The Buddha’s Words”, provides extracts from the Buddhist scriptures from the Tipitaka and post-canonical literature, arranged so that the reader can read an extract every day for a year as part of a practice to “Recollect the Dhamma” and for those who wish to learn about Buddhism through the Buddha’s words. In this course, Bhante Dhammika, will explore the Buddha’s scriptures, drawing on the wisdom from the Buddha’s…
Mindful Life, Happy Life Course
Our weekly Mindful Life, Happy Life Course explores different topics relevant to modern life living to reveal ways in which we can better understand our life and ourselves, create more mindful and joyful moments in our day, and learn about how the Buddha’s teachings can be applied to integrate our spiritual practice in our daily lives. The class will also include a meditation session led by the speaker, so participants can learn and develop their meditation. Each week, we will…
Healing Meditation Class
Let us take the time to care for ourselves in these two-hour guided meditation practices to restore your lost energy. These sessions include: Lying Down Relaxing Meditation, Slow Walking Meditation, Guided Sitting Meditation, and ending with a short sharing on mindful living and answering any questions that the group may have. These sessions are conducted by Sister Emerald, who has much experience in the practice and in teaching mediation to people of different ages and backgrounds. After the meditation class…