Modern Buddhism:
The Path of Compassion & Wisdom
Wednesday evenings, 7-8:15pm
weekly starting on October 7
with Kadampa Teacher Steve Grover
at KMC Ottawa
879 Somerset Street West
Cost: $15 per individual class. Become a Bronze supporting member for only $50/mo to receive discounts and much more!
Buddha explained that all our problems and suffering arise from confused, negative states of mind, and all our happiness and good fortune arise from peaceful, positive states of mind. He taught methods for gradually overcoming negative states of mind such as anger & jealousy, and methods for developing positive minds such as love, compassion and wisdom. By practising Buddha’s teachings, even in the midst of modern daily life, we can develop lasting inner peace.
Buddha’s teachings work for anyone, in any country, at any age. The Buddhist way of life – peace, loving kindness and wisdom – is just as relevant today as it was when Buddha appeared in ancient India. Once we have gained experience for ourselves, we can pass this experience on to others. In this way, we can help to establish peace in the world.
In these classes, Steve Grover will look at Buddha’s teachings as explained in the book Modern Buddhism ~ The Path of Compassion & Wisdom by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Each class will contain a practical talk and two guided meditations. Everyone is welcome!
Starting weekly on Wednesday Oct 7
Oct 7 - Is Liberation Possible? (Developing Renunciation for Samsara - Part 1)
Oct 14 - Is Liberation Possible? (Developing Renunciation for Samsara - Part 2)
Oct 21 - A Balanced Mind (Developing Equanimity)
Oct 28 - A Special Connection (Recognizing that all Living Beings are our Mothers)
Nov 4 - The Power of Gratitude (Remembering the Kindness of Living Beings)
Nov 11 - We Are all the Same (Equalizing Self and Others)
Nov 18 - The Source of all Suffering (The Disadvantages of Self-cherishing)
Nov 25- The Protection of Love (The Advantages of Cherishing Others)
Dec 2 - A Beneficial Point of View (Exchanging Self with Others)
Dec 9 - Developing True Compassion (Great Compassion)
Dec 16 - Healing Suffering (Taking)
The text this series is based on, Modern Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, is available for sale at our Centre from our bookshop and a FREE e-copy is available.
Steve Grover has been practising and teaching Buddhist meditation for many years. His classes are practical, uplifting & inspiring, and are often marked by his great sense of humour.
Cost: $15 per class. Become a Bronze supporting member for only $50/mo to receive discounts and much more!
Please note we are unable to accept $100 bills.
Register online in advance, or at the door.
Wednesday evening classes
As conscientious Dharma practitioners, we should observe our own shortcomings instead of being preoccupied with those of other people.