Meditation Classes
In Surprise, AZ
The Path to Enlightenment
with Susan Smith
The Lamrim instructions form the main body of Buddha’s teachings. By integrating these instructions into our daily life, we can learn how to control our mind and always keep a good motivation in our heart. Everyone can benefit from practicing Buddha's teachings. This is because there is no difference between Kadam Dharma and people's everyday experiences. Everyone needs it to make their lives happy and meaningful and temporarily solve their human problems, and to enable them ultimately to find pure and everlasting happiness through controlling their anger, attachment, jealousy, and especially ignorance.
Over the next several months, we will be studying the Kadam Lamrim meditations using Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s text ‘The New Meditation Handbook’. This will provide practical guidance for those new to meditation as well as for more experienced meditators, helping you to build confidence and discover the benefits of a calmer and more peaceful mind.
Wednesdays | 10:30 - 11:30 am
Class price | $10.00 Free for Members
at The Unitarian Universalist of Surprise
17540 Ave of the Arts, Surprise, AZ 85378
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May 6 - Taking
May 13 - Wishing Love
May 20 - Giving
May 27 - Bodhichitta
June 3 -Tranquil Abiding
June 10 - Superior Seeing
June 17 - Relying on a Spiritual Guide
Wednesdays
10:30-11:30am
$10 per class
free for members
September 2 - October 7
World Peace Starts Here
Discover How to Create Meaningful Change
with Susan Smith
In a world that often feels unstable and divided, we find ourselves asking: why is this happening – and what can I do about it?
In this series, we’ll explore these questions through the lens of Buddha’s teachings, looking at the deeper causes of conflict and the conditions that give rise to peace. Rather than feeling powerless or overwhelmed, we’ll learn practical ways to respond with clarity, compassion and inner strength.
By understanding how our own minds contribute to the collective experience, we can begin to participate in the solution without adding to the friction and conflict we see around us.
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Each class consists of 2 guided meditations, teaching and discussion.
Everyone welcome
held at
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Surprise
17540 Ave of the Arts
Surprise, AZ 85378
About the teacher
Susan Smith has been studying Buddhist teachings for nearly 30 years and is currently enrolled in the Teacher Training Program. Susan is passionate about sharing her understanding and personal experience of Dharma with others. She exemplifies how to practice Buddhism as a layperson in a busy city and presents Buddha’s teachings in a clear, eloquent, and inspiring way.