Everyone is Welcome
Introductory Retreats and Workshops
Intro Workshop: Understanding Reality
Saturday, June 19th, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Intro Workshop: Calm and Focused in a Busy World
Saturday, July 17th, 9:30am – 12:30pm
‘Cherishing others also protects us from the problems caused by desirous attachment. We often become strongly attached to another person who we feel will help us overcome our loneliness by providing the comfort, security, or excitement we crave. If we have a loving mind toward everyone, however, we do not feel lonely. Instead of clinging onto others to fulfill our desires, we will want to help them fulfill their needs and wishes’. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso - Eight Steps to Happiness
Clear Light Buddhist Center
Clear Light Buddhist Center is located at 614 E Townley Ave in Phoenix near Dunlap and 7th Street. Open to everyone, the Center offers meditation classes, a variety of introductory and in-depth courses, chanted prayers and retreats. Classes take place in our beautiful meditation room and are suitable for all individuals whatever their level of interest, from those who seek simple relaxation to those who wish to find lasting inner peace and contentment through following the Buddhist path.
Everyone is Welcome
You are welcome to visit the Center - spend time in our inspiring meditation room, browse in our bookstore or speak with other practitioners from our community.
Clear Light Buddhist Center was founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in 2001 and is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (KMC-IKBU) a global network of over one thousand Centers and groups around the world.
Classes in Buddhism and meditation are also offered in Cave Creek, Chandler, Fountain Hills, North Scottsdale, Prescott, and Scottsdale.
Clear Light Photo Album
Photos from Clear Light Buddhist Center events and celebrations.
Learn to Meditate
Normally we seek happiness outside ourselves. We try to obtain better material conditions, a better job, higher social status and so forth. But no matter how successful we are in improving our external situation, we still experience many problems and much dissatisfaction. We never experience pure, lasting happiness. This shows us that we should not seek happiness outside ourself but instead establish it within by purifying and controlling our mind through sincere spiritual practice. If we train in this way we can ensure that our mind remains calm and happy all the time. Then, no matter how difficult our external circumstances may be, we will always be happy and peaceful.