Modern Buddhism and Meditation
Talks, guided meditation, discussion and Q and A. Drop in for one class or attend a whole series. Everyone is welcome. This class is also be available by live-stream for KMC Georgia members. Find out more about becoming a member, or begin a 14 day free membership trial here.
Buddhist philosophy and practice
Wednesdays 7:00–8:15 p.m.
with Resident Teacher, Kelsang Dechok
Buddha gave clear direction on what we can focus on to make our life meaningful. In this series, we will examine six guides for improving our life so that we can learn to be content, focused, loving, wise, and patient. Each class will consist of guided meditation, chanted prayers, a teaching, and time for discussion.
Sept 18: Making our giving meaningful
Sept 25: Becoming disciplined
Oct 2: Practicing patience
Oct 9: Joyful engagement
Oct 16: Focused meditation
Oct 23: Living with wisdom
About this class:
Modern Kadampa Buddhism is a special, practical presentation of Buddha’s teachings suited for those seeking solutions to life’ everyday problems. With a combination of teaching, meditation and time for question and answer, this class reveals how to lay the foundation for the spiritual path, how to progress on that path and how to complete it.
Modern Buddhism preserves the meaning and intention of Buddha’s original teachings while presenting them in a clear and systematic way that anyone can easily understand and put into practice. With compassion and wisdom we can solve all our daily problems and give meaning to our life.
Everyone is welcome! Practitioners of all faiths will deepen their understanding and practice of the spiritual path.
This class is available in-person and via live-stream for KMC Georgia members. Find out more about becoming a member, or begin a 14 day free membership trial here.
About our General Program:
This General Program (GP) class is open to everyone regardless of previous experience or background. These classes provide a basic introduction to meditation and Buddha’s teachings that are suitable for beginners. The purpose of these classes is to help people gain a personal experience of inner peace, overcome daily problems, and find real lasting happiness from within. A typical class consists of a guided meditation, a teaching based on the meditation topic, a discussion and a final meditation.
The GP class is taught at every center for Modern Kadampa Buddhism and is an ideal starting point for those interested to find out more about the practical application of Buddhism and meditation to modern life.
All GP classes are open to everyone. Anyone, even non-Buddhists, can benefit from these classes, which include practical subjects such as how to use meditation to solve our anger problem, which lies at the root of many family problems. This activity is completely peaceful and joyful and is very important as protection against future suffering.
About the Teachers
Kelsang Dechok is a Kadampa Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Georgia. She has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism for 20 years under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. During this time, she has worked in many roles within the organization including administration, artwork and Director of Tharpa Publications US. She enjoys sharing her experience and understanding of Modern Buddhism so that others can also reap benefit from Buddha’s teachings. Kelsang Dechok has studied and taught in both the US and the UK for many years. She was ordained in 2006 by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, and was requested to be the Resident Teacher of KMC Georgia in 2023. Whether it be through guided retreats or classes, her playfulness and sincerity allow students to see how the teachings can benefit them in their busy modern lives.
| Class Fee | |
| Regular Price | $15.00 |
| Seniors 65+ & Students | $5.00 |
| For member pricing use membership code at checkout |
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Where
741 Edgewood Ave, Atlanta 30307