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Special Events
Day Courses,
Public Talks,
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ACTUALIZE YOUR FULL POTENTIAL
“What is enlightenment? It is the inner light of wisdom that is completely free from all mistaken appearance, and whose function is to bestow mental peace upon each and every living being every day.”
- Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
SCHEDULE:
Session 1 - 10:30 - 11:45am
Tea Break - 11:45am - 12:15pm
Session 2 - 12:15 - 1:30pm
The Power of Maybe: Meditating on Impermanence
with Meditation Teacher, Eve Miller
Saturday, Nov 8th • 10:30am - 1:30pm • $20 (TTP & FP discounts apply)
Everyone Welcome • No Experience Necessary
Do you feel like your life is on autopilot and passing you by? Do you recognize the benefits of meditation but never seem to find the time? Meditating on impermanence brings our life into clear focus and energizes our meditation practice. Learning to hold the insight that we “may die today” completely transforms our awareness. If we allow this "maybe" to touch our heart we can change our life for the better. In this half day course we will learn how to meditate on impermanence without being morbid or gloomy, and learn how to make powerful use of the amazing opportunity that is our life.
SCHEDULE:
Saturday
Session 1: 10:30-11:45
Session 2: 1-2
Break with Silence
Session 3: 2:30-3:30
Sunday
Session 1: 9-10
Session 2: 10:30-11:45
Session 3: 12:30-1:30
Purifying the Mind: A Two-day Vajrasattva Retreat
with Meditation Teacher, John Baker
Saturday, Nov 15th & Sunday, Nov 16th • $20/day or $30/full retreat
Everyone Welcome • No Experience Necessary
To understand our own mind is to understand that freedom from our problems and suffering cannot be found outside the mind. In a practice of purifying the mind, we focus on the causes of suffering within the mind and our pure potential to become free of them. In this two-day retreat learn and deepen your experience of Solitary Vajrasattva practice, a powerful method for developing authentic and lasting change in your life.
An Evening of Benefit, Bliss & Bubbles!
Fall Fundraising Event
Saturday, Nov 22nd • 7:00pm - 9:00pm • $25-200
Everyone Welcome
Join Kadampa Meditation Center Philadelphia for a mocktail party extraordinaire! Our fall fundraising evening will feature live music, hors d’ouevres, signature mocktails, a photo booth, a silent auction, and a raffle. We’ll end the evening with a “bubbly” toast & dessert. Cocktail attire, bring your sparkle & shine!
KMC Philadelphia is a 501 c 3 non-profit and is run entirely by volunteers. All funds will be used to fulfill our operating costs and your donations directly support meditation classes in Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia region.
TICKETS ~ please give as generously as you are able.
Friend: $25
Supporter: $50
Benefactor: $100
Super Hero: $200
Credit cards accepted for the silent auction and raffle tickets during the evening.
SCHEDULE:
11:00am - 12:00pm Teaching on the Power of Mantra
12:00 - 2:00pm Mala Making
A String and a Prayer: Mala Making Course
with Kadampa Meditation Teachers, Vickie Clement & Eve Miller
Saturday, Dec 6th • 11am - 2pm • $40 (materials included)
Everyone Welcome • No Experience Necessary
A mala is a traditional Buddhist rosary used to recite mantras. In this course you will learn about the practice of mantra recitation and the traditional Buddhist techniques for making and using a mala. For Buddhist practitioners, a mala is very precious and meaningful. Through regular use, it becomes a very blessed and powerful object.
All materials for this course will be provided, including a selection of beads, threading and tassel materials. You will come away with a completed mala and understand how to use it to benefit yourself and others. Malas also make excellent gifts! Everyone welcome, no experience necessary. Light refreshments will be served during the mala making portion of class.
Bringing the Light Of Love:
A Method for Enjoying the Holidays
with Resident Teacher, John Baker
Saturday, Dec 13th • 10:30am - 1:30pm • $20 (FP & TTP discounts apply))
Everyone Welcome • No Experience Necessary
SCHEDULE:
Session 1 - 10:30 - 11:45am
Tea Break - 11:45am - 12:15pm
Session 2 - 12:15 - 1:30pm
When the days are dark and cold it can be difficult to stay positive. So, we light our surroundings to celebrate the holidays and delight those around us.
Buddha taught that with a mind of love, we not only protect ourselves from dark states of mind, but help others to do the same.
In this half-day course we’ll become familiar with Buddha’s methods for recognizing and reducing our negative states of mind, and cultivating loving and positive states. Knowing these methods will help us bring a loving attitude to our relationships. We can "light up" by practicing being present, loving and kind with our friends, family and neighbors during this winter holiday season and all year long.