New Summer Series: Learn to Meditate

Living Meditation Series
Beginning July 6
Mondays, 7-8:30pm
‘When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.’

Series One: Meditation for Relaxation
These meditations will help us to calm the mind, reduce stress, and create an experience of inner peace and well being.
 
Series Two: Meditations for a Kind Heart
These meditations will help us to develop greater peace of mind, happiness, and to improve our relationships through learning to cherish others.
 
Series Three: Meditation for A Clear Mind
Learn how to experience mental clarity and inner peace by meditating on the mind itself.

Beginner Retreat:The Art of Meditation

Saturday, July 25th, 10am - 2:30pm
In this retreat you will learn why we meditate, how to meditate and how to overcome obstacles to meditation…

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.

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 Chandler, Prescott, Scottsdale, Flagstaff, and Fountain Hills.

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.