Parbawatiya Center, February Newsletter
February 2010 eNews Contents
- Love Without Pain Workshop
- Food For Thought: Meditation and Dinner
- Teens Meditation Class
- The Confidence to Change
- Weekly Classes on Meditation & Buddhism
- Monthly Calendar
Love Without Pain Workshop
February 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Parbawatiya Kadampa Buddhist Center, 201 6th Ave S, Safety Harbor
A day course on how to make our relationships healthier and more joyful.
In our society we are constantly exposed to messages of how painful love is. There are many songs, movies and books written about this. What if you found out that it’s not the love that hurts, but something else? Imagine if you could have the tools to make every one of your relationships more successful, harmonious and more meaningful? It is possible to open your heart and love without fear. Buddha explained how negative minds such as attachment hurt our relationships. With meditation we will reduce the power of attachment and other delusions that have taken over our minds, and uncover the secret of making all of our relationships harmonious.
This day course will consist of guided meditations, teachings, and the opportunity to ask questions and explore these themes as a group. As a result, you will feel empowered with self-confdence and have a new appreciation for the people in your life.
The course costs $35 ($20 students/limited income) and includes a delicious vegetarian lunch! There is a 10% discount for registering before February 7th.
Food For Thought: Meditation and Dinner
February 23rd, 7:00pm
Parbawatiya Kadampa Buddhist Center, 201 6th Ave S, Safety Harbor
Join us for a brief teaching and meditation, followed by a meal with like-minded friends. A wonderful way to spend an evening. Everyone welcome.
The class costs $5 for meditation and dinner!
Teens Meditation Class
February 12th, 6:00-7:00pm
Parbawatiya Kadampa Buddhist Center, 201 6th Ave S, Safety Harbor
Are you a happy teenager? Pressures with schoolwork, relationships, making new friends, dealing with your parents, thinking about your future -- it can all feel very overwhelming at times. Really all you want is just to be happy and have a good time.
Meditation is a very effective method for calming the mind and reducing stress to make you feel at ease. With a calm and clear mind, you have the clarity and inner strength that you need to deal with life's problems and come out ahead. In this series of meditation classes especially designed for teens, you will learn the basics of how to start a meditation practice, receive helpful advice on how to keep a happy mind in your daily life, and make new friends with the same interests.
Each class consists of guided meditations, a short talk and an opportunity for discussion and questions. Recommended for ages 13-18, but all are welcome. These classes are free!
The Confidence to Change
Sundays, 10:00-11:30am with Kelsang Chokyan
Parbawatiya Kadampa Buddhist Center, 201 6th Ave S, Safety Harbor
We all have bad habits that we would like to overcome, but when try to change it is discouraging when we don't see results right away. By applying Buddha's profound and practical teachings on the mind, we learn to connect with out extraordinary potential for change. In meditation, we can learn how to develop confidence and inner strength. Through applying these skillful methods we can let go of our limiting habits and progress towards becoming the kind, effective and joyful person we wish to be. Everyone is welcome. We offer Kids meditation classes simultaneously to this class.
Weekly Classes on Meditation & Buddhism
Our evening meditation classes are an hour and a half in length and include guided meditations, teaching, and discussion. These classes are open to anyone who wishes to learn more about meditation, the Buddhist way of life, or those who just want a couple of hours of peace and calm! You are welcome to join at any time.
The class series this month is Transforming Adverse Conditions.
| Main Center | Introduction to Buddhist Psychology | with Kelsang Chokyan at Parbawatiya Buddhist Center, 201 6th Ave S, Safety Harbor |
| Main Center | The Confidence to Change | with Kelsang Chokyan at Parbawatiya Buddhist Center, 201 6th Ave S, Safety Harbor |
| Main Center | Life, Death, and Rebirth | with France Roy at Parbawatiya Buddhist Center, 201 6th Ave S, Safety Harbor |
| Brandon | Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30pm | with Cate White at Unity in Brandon |
| New Port Richey | Mondays, 7:15-9:00pm | with Sasha Bartunek at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4125 US Highway 19 |
| Seminole | Fridays, 7:00 - 8:15pm | with Angela Plumley and Julian Corvin at |
| St Petersburg | Mondays, 8:00 - 9:15pm | with Kelsang Chokyan at Living Room Yoga |
| Tampa (South) | Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30pm | with Kelsang Chokyan at Angel Heart New Age Gifts, 3401 Henderson Blvd # H, Tampa |
| Trinity | Life, Death, and Rebirth | with Greg Goodman at Trinity Yoga, 8514 Old CR 54, New Port Richey |
For more information call (727) 797-9770 or email us at info@MeditationInTampaBay.org.
Monthly Calendar
February '10
Meditation and Buddhism Classes for Everyone
Intermediate/Advanced Classes and Chanted Prayers
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