A Therapy Above Centers for Natural Medicine 727 - 518 - 2268 Greater Tampa/St Petersburg area, Florida
Buddhist Meditation Classes in Largo
Wednesdays, 7:45 - 9:00pm Starting May 7th, 2008
Introductory classes with Kelsang Sanden and France Roy
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Cost: $9 ($5 for students/limited income) per class. Center Sponsors pay $60 ($35 for students) each month, and can go to any class at the Florida Centers or branches for free.
This class is a branch of Parbawatiya Buddhist Center, which offers Buddhist meditation classes throughout Tampa Bay. Click the icons on the map below for additional class times and locations.
Introductory meditation classes are designed to give a broad introduction to Buddhist meditation, teachings, and practice. The classes combine guided meditation with practical spiritual advice that you can immediately apply as a method for solving the stress and problems in your life. In these classes, you will learn how to meditate, how to establish a daily practice, how to concentrate, and how to overcome distractions. You will also learn different meditation techniques that help you overcome negative states of mind, such as anger and selfishness, and cultivate positive states of mind, such as patience and love.
The guided meditations are the foundation for developing a powerful meditation practice. A regular meditation practice has many benefits:
Helps overcome stress
Reduces anxiety and worry
Brings inner calm and a feeling of well-being
Gives clarity to solve our problems
Helps us deal with difficult people and situations
What to expect in a class
Introductory classes begin with a simple guided meditation exercise to reduce stress, tension, and distractions.
This short meditation is followed by a short talk on how to apply Buddhist principles into daily life. This may include topics such as improving relationships, gaining peace of mind, learning to love, and dealing with anger.
The class then breaks for a short informal discussion, followed by a question and answer session.
Finally, there is a second short guided meditation designed to help us gain deeper experience of the subject of the class.
After the class
After the class there is a chance to enjoy refreshments and the company of the other participants.
What do I need to do to attend?
You do not need any previous experience to attend these classes. Also, you do not need to pre-register. Simply find a location and come to the class!
Why not come along and see for yourself what meditation can do for you? Everyone is welcome, regardless of background or beliefs. You will be joining people from all walks of life. Dress comfortably. People sit on regular chairs or on cushions on the floor, depending on their preference.