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Je Tsongkhapa Kadampa Buddhist Center
1070 Tunnel Road, Bldg 2, Unit 20
Asheville, NC 28805
(Behind Pomodoro’s and the UPS Store)
Sundays | 10:30 – 11:45am | January 4-February 1
Drop-In Meditation Classes
**(Class Canceled Feb 1 for Winter Storm)
We can completely change our experience of life by learning how our mind works and using meditation to guide it in a positive direction. In these classes we will learn simple transformative meditations based on five basic mental factors that are always present in our mind.
These classes will include topics such as understanding how our mind works, changing the way we feel about people and things, seeing life in a positive way, harnessing the power of positive intention and improving the quality of our attention. Each class will include guided meditation, a talk and time for discussion. Everyone Welcome.
Jan 4 - How Our Mind Works
Jan 11 - Feelings aren’t facts
Jan 18 - Choosing What’s most beneficial
Jan 25 - The Power of Intention
Feb 1 - Where is our Attention
Sundays | 10:30 – 11:45am | Feb 8-22
Drop-In Meditation Classes
The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. When our mind is calm and peaceful it is free from worry and mental discomfort. We are not easily ruffled and can remain balanced even when life is demanding or seems to be falling apart. With this inner stability we are laying a firm foundation to then develop profound and inspiring states of mind, and we will have the ability to benefit others.
Developing the mind of a meditator has so many benefits and is not difficult, we just need to learn what parts of our mind to strengthen and then begin to integrate this inner knowledge practically into our daily life. Each class will include guided meditation, a talk and time for discussion. Everyone Welcome.
Feb 8 - Developing Aspiration
Feb 15- Developing Mindfulness and Concentration
Feb 22 - Developing Wisdom
About the Teacher
Kadam Sharon has been practicing meditation and Kadampa Buddhism since 2003 and is the Resident teacher of the Je Tsongkhapa Kadampa Buddhist 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 now also teaching in Johnson City, TN. Sharon and her husband have one son.
Je Tsongkhapa Kadampa Buddhist Center
1070 Tunnel Road, Bldg 2, Unit 20
Asheville, NC 28805
epc@meditationinasheville.org
(828) 668-2241
1070 Tunnel Road, Bldg 2, Unit 20 Asheville, NC 28805 epc@meditationinasheville.org (828) 668-2241
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