Meditations for Mental Peace

Meditation is a method to make our mind calm and peaceful. When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within. In this class you will learn how to have a daily meditation practice, tools to overcome difficult states of mind, and methods to calm mental busyness and stress. Everyone is welcome. No experience is necessary.

Feb 18: Energizing our Meditation Practice

Feb 25: Supporting our Meditation Practice

Mar 4: Creating Concentration

Mar 11: Understanding our Mind

Mar 18: Ultimate Relaxation

Classes take place on Tuesdays from 7-8pm at Common Space (301 County Line Road, Ardmore, PA).  $15 per class.  Classes are taught by Meditation Teacher Julie Francisco from Kadampa Meditation Center Philadelphia.  Julie is a senior teacher and practitioner who has studied Kadampa Buddhism for over 12 years and she has engaged in extensive meditation retreat. She is a close disciple of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and a student on the the Teacher Training Program. An executive assistant at an international consulting firm by profession, Julie shows a clear example of how to be a modern, lay Buddhist practitioner in a busy city and presents Buddha’s teachings in an eloquent and inspiring manner.