Smiths Falls Branch Classes with Steve Grover
Thursday Evenings
The Art of Letting Go
Thursday evenings, 7:30-8:45pm
Starting Feb 27
with Steve Grover
at Trinity United Church
41 Market Street, Smiths Falls, Ontario
(Corner of Market & Russell St)
THE ART OF LETTING GO
Thursday evenings, from 7:30 to 8:45pm
Do you ever find yourself stuck in cycles of negative thinking, even when you want to let them go? In these meditation classes, you'll discover practical techniques to let go of negative minds and break free from self-limiting thoughts. These methods will empower you to cultivate an inner space of clarity and happiness, helping you become a more positive, confident, and resilient person.
This six-week course, grounded in Kadampa Buddhism, will focus on practical and spiritual ways to cultivate the art of letting go. Each week will offer teachings and meditations specifically tailored to the needs of busy city living, encouraging an exploration into how letting go can be a means of emotional healing, personal growth and spiritual awakening.
These classes include two guided meditations and a talk on letting go of what’s holding us back from our spiritual and personal growth. After each class there is time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any time. No previous experience with meditation is necessary. You don’t need to bring anything with you, and the meditation is conducted on chairs (though you are welcome to bring a cushion if you prefer).
Everybody is welcome!
Class Schedule - Thursdays, 7:30 to 8:45pm
Feb 27 ~ Letting Go of Overthinking
Mar 6 ~ Letting Go of Anxiety
Mar 13 ~ Letting Go of Hurt Feelings
Mar 20 ~ Letting Go of the Need for Control
Mar 27 ~ Letting Go of Negative self talk
Apr 3 ~ Letting Go of Ego
TRANSFORMING DIFFICULTIES INTO INNER STRENGTH
Beginning Thursday April 10
When we experience stress and tension in our lives, it’s easy to feel emotionally overwhelmed or powerless; but it doesn't have to be that way! All of us have inner reservoirs of peace, wisdom, and sanity waiting to be discovered. In particular, we can learn to roll with life’s punches and make peace with adversity. These are essential skills in a world where we cannot always control what happens, whether that’s with personal struggles or the uncertain times we live in. Our real power lies in how we respond and show up for others.
This series will explore powerful mind training techniques and meditations to help turn a difficult situation or person into an opportunity for spiritual growth, compassion and wisdom. Gen Thekchen will explain these methods based on the book “New Eight Steps to Happiness” by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
“When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as our problem, but in reality, whatever problems we experience come from the mind. If we were to respond to difficult situations with a positive and peaceful mind they would not be problems for us; indeed, we may even come to regard them as challenges or opportunities for growth and development. Problems arise only if we respond to difficulties with a negative state of mind. Therefore, if we want to be happy all the time and to be free from problems, we must maintain and develop a peaceful mind.”- From: "How to Transform Your Life"
These classes include two guided meditations and an uplifting talk. After each class there is time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any time. No previous experience with meditation is necessary. You don’t need to bring anything with you, and the meditation is conducted on chairs (though you are welcome to bring a cushion if you prefer).
Everybody is welcome!
CLASS SCHEDULE
Thursdays, from 7:30 to 8:45pm
April 10 - What are our real problems and how to solve them
April 17 - The strength and courage of Patient Acceptance
April 24 - The wisdom of karma to understand our situation
May 1 - Using every situation to increase our compassion for others
May 8 - The healing practice of taking and giving
May 15 - The illusion-like nature of our difficulties
The teacher for the Smiths Falls classes is Steve Grover, who 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.
Smiths Falls Meditation Classes
As conscientious Dharma practitioners, we should observe our own shortcomings instead of being preoccupied with those of other people.