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Special Events
Odiyana Center offers meditation classes that are open to everyone; you don’t have to be Buddhist or have any special experience or background. The classes resonate with a lot of people because they provide very practical methods for finding peace, happiness and meaning in the midst of busy modern daily life. The classes also give effective ways of helping others and dealing with many of the problems in the world today.
Saturday, July 18th | 11:00am – 12:15pm
Letting Go of Anxiety
Saturday, July 18th | 11:00am – 12:15pm
With Buddhist Teacher Jackson Raymond
About the Course
So many people suffer due to anxiety, fear and even panic. In the face of so much daily bad news, and all our own personal uncertainties, is it actually possible to let go of these painful emotions and states of mind? According to Buddha, yes it is!
Buddhist Teacher Jackson Raymond will show how we can begin to establish a peaceful place in our mind, a place of inner refuge. Gaining experience of this will enable us not only to let go of these painful emotions, but also to respond confidently and creatively to those situations that normally induce fear in us. This will point the way to how we can live fearlessly and joyfully, and hence be of real benefit to others, even when surrounded by challenging situations.
Everyone Welcome!
Cost
$15
$8 for basic members
Free for full members and benefactors
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No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@meditationinconnecticut.org if you need to make arrangements.
An In-Person and Online Event
Held in-person at Odiyana Buddhist Center, 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury, CT 06033.
Live-streaming is available for Center Members. Please contact the Education Program Coordinator at epc@meditationinconnecticut.org for a zoom link after you have registered for the class if you wish to attend online.
Saturday, August 22nd | 11:00 – 11:45 AM with community potluck following
Meditate in the Park & Community Potluck
Saturday, August 22nd | 11:00 – 11:45 am Meditation with potluck following
with Resident Teacher, Matthew Stein
Elizabeth Park, Rose Garden area
1561 Asylum Street West Hartford, CT 06117
Vegetarian Community Potluck following
Everyone is welcome to attend this outdoor meditation held at beautiful Elizabeth Park, located on the Hartford/West Hartford line. Enjoy a brief guided meditation and short talk on how to keep a peaceful mind in daily life.
After the talk, there will be time to socialize and enjoy a community potluck for those who would like to stay. Bring a vegetarian dish to share if you wish!
Please bring a chair or a blanket.
Everyone is welcome (including kids and pets!!)
By donation only.
In case of rain, the event will be moved to Odiyana KBC. Please be sure to register so we can notify you of any changes due to weather.
For more information contact info@meditationinconnecticut.org
By Donation only. Please consider bringing a vegetarian dish for the community potluck!
held on the 10th and 25th of each month
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No one will be turned away from a class for lack of funds. Please contact Rob at admin@odiyana.org to make arrangements.
