weekly meditation classes for all levels
Weekly Classes
ongoing sundays | 11:00am–12:15pm
Sunday Morning Meditation
Sunda
With Resident Teacher, Matthew Stein
Held in-person @ Odiyana KBC: 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury
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This world needs more peace. We can all be a part of bringing this about by becoming a more peaceful person. When we bring about this change in ourselves we naturally bring more calm and kindness to everyone we meet and to every situation we find ourselves in. An essential part of being able to benefit others is becoming stronger ourselves and creating more balance in our life.
This Sunday morning meditation class will look at Buddha’s teachings contained in the famous text Eight Verses of Training the Mind and its commentary The New Eight Steps to Happiness.
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Each week will include: a guided breathing meditation, a brief teaching on how to access more inner calm and kindness, time for Q&A and a concluding contemplative time.
Special Prayers called Prayers for World Peace will be included during the last class of each month.
Monthly Community Lunch: join in a post-class lunch at a local restaurant on the first Sunday of each month (beginning in October). Location will be announced during the class.
Cost:
$12 per class | Free for Supporting Members
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@odiyan
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ongoing wednesdays | 7-8:15pm
Meditations on Impermanence
Wed
With Resident Teacher, Matthew Stein
Held @ Odiyana KBC: 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury
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In this three part series, we will explore Buddha’s deep and profound meditations on impermanence, in particular subtle impermanence. Understanding the truth of impermanence helps us relate to ourselves and the world around us in a flexible and light way. We let go of the past and stay centered in the present.
During these classes, we will learn to relate to every moment as being fresh and new. When we realize this through the power of meditation our whole life begins to change. Every day carries new possibilities, we have more love for the people around us, and more joy within our hearts.
Class Topics:
Nov. 6 – Meditation on Death
Nov. 13 – Healing the Past
Nov. 20 – Liberation in Letting Go
Each class in the series is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point. We also have books and materials available to help you deepen your understanding and meditation experience through further reading. You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience of meditation is required.
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Cost:
$1
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@odiyan
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ongoing Thursdays | 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Meditation Toolkit
Ongoing Thursdays | 7:00 – 8:00pm
With Resident Teacher, Matthew Stein
Held in-person @ Odiyana KBC: 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury
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Meditation gives rise to peace of mind, and when your mind is peaceful, you are happy. You will find relief from stress, anxiety and difficult relationships. This program has been carefully designed to support those who wish to develop and sustain an enduring meditation practice. In particular, we will study the “Lamrim,” a time-tested system of 21 meditations that help you, step-by-step, become a wiser, more compassionate person. Discover the joy of meditation, and become a life-long meditator.
Each week will include guided meditation, short teaching, discussion and Q&A time.
Everyone is welcome.
Cost:
$12 per class | Free for Supporting Members
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact the Administrative Director at admin@odiyan
ongoing Wednesday | 12:15pm – 1:00pm
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$8 per class | Free for Supporting Members
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no one turned away
No one will be turned away from a class for lack of funds. Please contact Melissa at admin@odiyana.org to make arrangements.