meditation classes and workshops for all levels
Weekly Classes
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ongoing wednesdays | 7:00–8:15pm | in-person
How to Transform Your Mind
Wednesdays | 7:00 – 8:15pm
With Buddhist Teacher, Ryan Cronin
Held in-person @ Odiyana KBC: 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury
Desc
Our mind has limitless potential. But we can easily find ourself stuck in receptive ways of thinking and behaving. Buddha taught many gentle methods to help us transform our mind, to break free of old habits and stabilize more realistic, constructive and positive views, intentions and actions. It all starts with understanding and transform our own mind. And we can do it!
This Wednesday evening meditation class will take a practical look at Buddha’s teachings on the nature and function of our mind. Each week will include:
guided breathing meditation
a short teaching on how to access more inner calm and kindness
a concluding contemplative time
Q&A
Everyone is welcome.
Class Topics:
February 1 – Find Stillness Within
February 8 – What is the mind?
February 15 – Step one: finding some inner calm
February 22 – What are we paying attention to
March 1 – Aligning our wishes with wisdom
March 8 – Basic mindfulness trainings
March 15 – Love vs. attachment
March 22 – The inner strength of patience
March 29 – Taking care of ourselves
Cost:
$12 per class | Free for Supporting Members
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact Melissa (volunteer Administrative Director) at admin@odiyan
Feb 1: Register here
Feb 8: Register here
Feb 15: Register here
Feb 22: Register here
$1
Special Events
Thu, February 2, 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Evening Lecture with Gen Khedrub: The Four Noble Truths
Thursday, February 2 | 7:00 – 8:15pm
In-person
Held @ Odiyana KBC: 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury
Desc
The Four Noble Truths encapsulate the essence of Buddhism, offering clear and simple solutions for solving our problems and improving the quality of our daily lives. These teachings are just as relevant for us as they were when Buddha Shakyamuni gave these teachings over 2500 years ago.
Gen Khedrub will share how we can all take these teachings to heart, no matter what our spiritual background or beliefs may be.
The class will include a short teaching and a guided meditation followed by an informal Q&A chat with Resident Teacher, Gen Khedrub. Bring your questions! Everyone is welcome.
Schedul
7:00-8:00pm – Lecture and Guided Meditation
8:00-
Cost:
$1
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact Melissa (volunteer Administrative Director) at admin@odiyan
Up
March 23: The Heart Sutra
April 13: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
May 11: The Practice of Green Tara
Sat, February 18, 10:00am – 12:30pm
Love vs. Attachment
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In-perso
Held in-person @ Odiyana KBC: 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury
Desc
Buddha taught that love is the great protector. Both we ourselves and others are protected by love from harmful actions and suffering, and a loving heart inspires us to treat others with consideration and kindness.
Howev
Everyone is welcome!
$25 | $10 for Full Members | Free for Benefactors
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact Melissa (volunteer Administrative Director) at admin@odiyan
Sat, February 25, 10:00am – 12:30pm
Meditations for Healing Anxiety
Saturday
With a local Buddhist Teacher
Held in-person @ Odiyana KBC: 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury
Desc
In modern life, almost everyone experiences some degree of fear and anxiety. By discovering their underlying causes and learning new ways of thinking, we can reduce and eventually overcome these bad habits of mind.
This workshop will include guided meditation as well as practical applications from Buddha’s teachings to apply in daily life. With simple meditation techniques, we can learn to become more and more familiar with positive, solution-orient
Everyone is welcome!
$25 | $10 for Full Members | Free for Benefactors
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact Melissa (volunteer Administrative Director) at admin@odiyan
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No one will be turned away from a class for lack of funds. Please contact Melissa at admin@odiyana.org to make arrangements.
