All classes are held at:                Samudra Buddhist Centre London 

         266 Oxford St E. (lower level)          One block east of Richmond St

What is the General Program?

The  purpose of the General Program is to present basic Buddhist view and meditation to the general public. Learning to meditate is easy and is a skill that anyone can acquire. Each class consists of a talk on various Buddhist subjects, questions and answers, refreshments, and a guided meditation.
No registration is required. Classes are open to everyone, join at anytime. Cost per class is $10.00

Class fees help to cover the costs of the program in your area and help the development classes in other areas.

Do you have a question?
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What is the Foundation Program?

The purpose of the Foundation Program is to provide an opportunity for those who wish to deepen their understanding of Buddhadharma.  It is a systematic study program and is ideally suited to those who wish to become practitioners of the Buddhist faith.

For more information click the link: Foundation Program Classes

 



GENERAL PROGRAM

Monday Meditation Classes

2010

Meditation (The Path To Peace)

What is the purpose and function of meditation? Are there different types of meditation? What should I meditate on? What are the signs of progress? How can I be consistent? These and other questions will be explored in this course. This is a perfect opportunity for those interested in learning how to meditate and for those with meditation experience a great way to clarify and refocus their practice .
The Purpose and Function Of Meditation Aug 16
Developing Concentration Aug 23
Overcoming Obstacles Aug 30

A Pure Mind in an Impure World

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm

For most of us we are reminded of the problems in our world on a daily basis. As a result we may from time to time experience discouragement, indifference, cynicism, or a sense of hopelessness.  However, we need not experience any of this if we apply effort to change and improve our mind. If our mind becomes pure, in that it is free from negativity, the world we perceive will be pure. If our mind is controlled by negativity our world will be perceived as faulty and impure. This course will explore six essential positive minds and practices we can cultivate that help us develop a pure mind.
The Practice of Giving Sep 13
The Practice of Moral Discipline
Sep 20
The Practice of Patience Sep 27
The Practice of Effort Oct 4
The Practice of Concentration Oct 11
The Practice of Wisdom Oct 18

Modern Buddhism 

Mondays, 7 - 9 pm

How can we make significant spiritual progress amidst hectic schedules and little time for meditation? Most people struggle to find a balance between worldly activities and spiritual ones. In fact we can integrate all of our worldly activities into the spiritual path and thereby make swift progress in developing the spiritual power to remain happy all of the time. This course will be based on the incredible new book by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso - Modern Buddhism - The Path of Compassion and Wisdom.
The Path of a Person of Initial Scope PT 1
[The Preciousness of our Human Life]
Nov 1
The Path of a Person of Initial Scope PT 2
[What Does our Death Mean?]
Nov 8
The Path of a Person of Initial Scope PT 3
[Going for Refuge]
Nov 15
The Path of a Person of Middling Scope PT 1
[What We Should Know & What We Should Abandon]
Nov 22
The Path of a Person of Middling Scope PT 2
[What We Should Practice & What We Should Attain]
Nov 29
The Path of a Person of Great Scope PT 1
[Training in Love & Compassion]
Dec 6
The Path of a Person of Great Scope PT 2
[The Practice of Emptiness in our Daily Activities]
Dec 13

GENERAL PROGRAM

Wednesday Meditation Classes 

2010

Lam Rim

Lam Rim means literally 'stages of the path.' After achieving enlightenment some 2500 years ago Buddha then proceeded to teach what he had realized for over the remaining forty years of his life. He traveled extensively and gave 84,000 teachings. These teachings can be condensed into 21 essential meditations. This course will look at each meditation and will reveal their function and benefit, as well as provide the opportunity to gain experience of the meditation.
Our Precious Human Life Feb 17
Death and Impermanence Feb 24
The Danger of Lower Rebirth Mar 3
NO CLASS Mar 10
Refuge Mar 17
Actions and Their Effects Mar 24
Developing Renunciation Mar 31
Developing Equanimity Apr 7
All Living Beings are Our Mother Apr 14
The Kindness of Living Beings Apr 21
Equalizing Self with Others Apr 28
The Disadvantages of Self-cherishing May 5
The Advantages of Cherishing Others May 12
Exchanging Self with Others May 19
Great Compassion May 26
Taking Jun 2
Wishing Love Jun 9
Giving Jun 16
Bodhichitta Jun 23
Tranquil Abiding Jun 30
Superior Seeing Jul 7
Relying on a Spiritual Guide Jul 14
 
 



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