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SUMMARY:Creating Stability in Meditation Half Day Course
DESCRIPTION:The practice of meditation requires skillful consistency and structure. Thankfully\, we have many helpful examples of how to create these in a modern lifestyle. The way of Kadampa Buddhism is to fully integrate our practice into our modern busy life\, recognizing that meditation and daily life work together seamlessly. There are literally countless opportunities throughout our day for training our mind and stabilizing the good intentions of our meditation practice. \nIn this half-day course learn practical methods to increase the energy of our meditation practice and improve our concentration. \nThis course will be taught by Resident Teacher John Baker. John Baker is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Philadelphia. Having been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 25 years\, he is well-qualified to pass along modern Buddhism. John has engaged in extensive Dharma study and retreat. He teaches in a gentle and practical way with an emphasis on transforming the experiences of everyday life through meditation practice.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/creating-stability-in-meditation-half-day-course/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Philadelphia\, 47 N. 2nd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness
DESCRIPTION:Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness\nApril 22: What is Emptiness?\nApril 29: Ultimate Relaxation\nMay 6: Profound Peace\nMay 13: Letting Go of the Limited Self\nMay 20: Living Lightly: Emptiness in Daily Life \nClasses are taught by Meditation Teacher Julie Francisco. 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. \nClasses take place on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/transcending-suffering-the-buddhist-view-of-emptiness/2025-05-20/
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SUMMARY:Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness
DESCRIPTION:Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness\nApril 22: What is Emptiness?\nApril 29: Ultimate Relaxation\nMay 6: Profound Peace\nMay 13: Letting Go of the Limited Self\nMay 20: Living Lightly: Emptiness in Daily Life \nClasses are taught by Meditation Teacher Julie Francisco. 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. \nClasses take place on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/transcending-suffering-the-buddhist-view-of-emptiness/2025-05-13/
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Sunday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join in for a very special Mother’s Day edition of our Sunday Morning Meditation class. We’ll celebrate Mother’s Day with a Mom-centric meditation\, a special gift for Moms\, and Mothers attend the class for FREE. Best of all\, you’ll still have time to grab Mother’s Day brunch after class in beautiful Old City Philadelphia. Everyone welcome\, no experience necessary.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mothers-day-sunday-morning-meditation/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Philadelphia\, 47 N. 2nd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness
DESCRIPTION:Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness\nApril 22: What is Emptiness?\nApril 29: Ultimate Relaxation\nMay 6: Profound Peace\nMay 13: Letting Go of the Limited Self\nMay 20: Living Lightly: Emptiness in Daily Life \nClasses are taught by Meditation Teacher Julie Francisco. 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. \nClasses take place on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/transcending-suffering-the-buddhist-view-of-emptiness/2025-05-06/
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SUMMARY:Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness
DESCRIPTION:Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness\nApril 22: What is Emptiness?\nApril 29: Ultimate Relaxation\nMay 6: Profound Peace\nMay 13: Letting Go of the Limited Self\nMay 20: Living Lightly: Emptiness in Daily Life \nClasses are taught by Meditation Teacher Julie Francisco. 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. \nClasses take place on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/transcending-suffering-the-buddhist-view-of-emptiness/2025-04-29/
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SUMMARY:Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness
DESCRIPTION:Transcending Suffering: The Buddhist View of Emptiness\nApril 22: What is Emptiness?\nApril 29: Ultimate Relaxation\nMay 6: Profound Peace\nMay 13: Letting Go of the Limited Self\nMay 20: Living Lightly: Emptiness in Daily Life \nClasses are taught by Meditation Teacher Julie Francisco. 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. \nClasses take place on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/transcending-suffering-the-buddhist-view-of-emptiness/2025-04-22/
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