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Drolma Center eNews, April 2008
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140 W Prospect Rd, Oakland Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 (954) 537-9191
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April eNews Contents
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1) Learn to Meditate in Half a Day |
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A Meditation Course at Drolma Buddhist Center Please call (954) 537-9191 or email drolma@meditationinflorida.org for more information. Cost: $35 ($20 students/limited income) and includes a delicious vegetarian lunch! Center Sponsors receive a $25 discount off the regular course price. |
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We need concentration for success in both our spiritual and worldly activities. With concentration our mind is strong and focused and we are able to accomplish whatever tasks we set ourselves. Our meditation practice becomes easy, we are able to maintain positive minds throughout the day, and we can accomplish all of the demands placed upon us at work and at home with ease. Kadam Nick will introduce the very powerful Buddhist meditation on the clarity of our mind -- known as "Mahamudra" -- which has been used for centuries to help people develop concentration swiftly. The course will include teachings, guided meditations and a chance to ask questions. Everyone is welcome. No previous experience is necessary. Please call (954) 537-9191 or email drolma@meditationinflorida.org for more information. Cost: $35 ($20 students/limited income) and includes a delicious vegetarian lunch! Center Sponsors receive a $25 discount off the regular course price. |
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Thursday April 24 - Tuesday April 29 Everyone, whether new to Buddhism or a longtime student, can appreciate the special magic of this annual event. The Festival is a joyful gathering where we can receive and explore Buddha’s timeless teachings in the company of spiritual friends from around the country. In the inspiring environment of the World Peace Temple, we can easily take new understandings and insights deep into our heart. Listening to clear, practical advice and meditating on it together, we lay the foundation for lasting peace and happiness. This year, please join us in a beautiful ceremony to receive the empowering blessings of our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden, and teachings on the practice of Wishfulfilling Jewel. |
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While adults enjoy Sunday morning Meditation & Prayers for World Peace, kids explore a similar spiritual theme in the kids' class. In the adults' classes we will be learning to meditate on Eight Verses of Training the Mind -- cultivating our potential for love, compassion, patience, and wisdom. Everyone is welcome to attend these inspiring teachings and meditations. They are accompanied by short prayers dedicated to world peace. In the kids' classes, we share a short meditation, a prayer reading, a brief teaching and an art activity. Classes are for children of any age. The spiritual themes emphasize kindness to others and how to develop inner peace and a happy heart. The kids' classes are taught by Shelli Snyder. Please pre-register by phone at (954) 537-9191 or email drolma@meditationinflorida.org. Class cost for adults is $9 ($5 students/limited income) (Free to Center Sponsors) |
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We spend all day every day trying to be happy and solve our problems, yet still problems and unhappiness remain. Continuing with the meditations in The New Meditation Handbook, we will explore Buddha’s advice for finding true and lasting happiness from within.
Class cost: $9
($5 students/limited income) (Free to Center Sponsors)
Note: Unlike other venues where we offer classes, the Boca Raton Community Center requires that you pay them at the front door, so we have no opportunity to offer free classes for Center Sponsors at this location.
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We post monthly calendars on the website for all the different Kadampa Buddhist Meditation Centers throughout Florida, with detailed information on Center activities for every day of the month, including who's teaching what, where, and when.
Click here to see and print out the monthly calendar for your local Center. The calendars are PDF files.
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For more information about all center activities throughout Florida http://www.MeditationInFlorida.org |
