Buddha Maitreya is the embodiment of loving kindness of all the Buddhas. The empowerment is a blissful guided meditation that connects us to Maitreya’s enlightened love awakening our own potential to develop the universal love of a Buddha.
Anxiety is quite prevalent in these turbulent times. It is common to experience fear and anxiety, and as a result we often turn to things that don’t address the real problem.
In this half-day course based in Buddhist Psychology we will learn time tested methods that will help us to deeply relax and take hold of the ‘mind of anxiety’, so that it is no longer in control of our life.
What is the best method for establishing boundaries? How can we skillfully navigate those we find toxic? Is there a way to not be triggered?
We can find answers to these big questions in Buddha’s ancient wisdom, as well as special methods to defuse these common difficulties and bring the best possible outcomes.
Normally when people think about ‘karma’ they automatically assume it’s all bad. If we truly understand the practicalities of karma we will see how we can prevent future problems and create the causes for abundant happiness in our life.
Whether it's a twinge of envy over a friend's fabulous new job or insecurity about your relationship, jealousy can be an overwhelming and painful feeling.
Through Buddha’s wisdom advice and the practice of meditation we can learn to connect with a deeper sense of who we are. We discover a new way of relating to ourselves, with self-acceptance...
It is said in Buddha’s sutras, that in degenerate times practitioners of a particular secret dharma, called Lojong, or training the mind, will be able to transform even the most difficult appearances into the spiritual path.
The long-term perspective espoused by Buddhist thought is clarifying and freeing. We stop sweating the small stuff as we base our thinking on the vast time horizon of countless past and future lives.

About the Teacher
Kadam Sharon has been practicing meditation and Kadampa Buddhism since 2003 and is the Resident teacher of the Je Tsongkhapa Kadampa Meditation Center in Asheville. Before Sharon moved to Asheville in 2011, she volunteered as the Education Program Coordinator for several years at the internationally renowned world peace temple for meditation and modern Buddhism, Kadampa Meditation Center New York. There she received teachings and guidance directly from our General Spiritual Director, Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, guided retreats, and taught classes. She has engaged in numerous focused meditation retreats and is known for teaching others how to develop a peaceful mind with great skill, lightness, and humor. Today, Sharon is a part of the Special Teacher Training Program and teaches numerous meditation classes and retreats in Asheville, NC, Western NC, and Johnson City, TN. Sharon and her husband have one son.
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