KMCLI-Port-Jefferson

You Are Already Enlightened. Howie Geismar, Monday noon-1:00pm

In this series we'll discuss the Buddhist meaning of enlightenment. Often we're skeptical about enlightenment and don't feel it is actually possible for us or it's just some philosophical rhetoric. However, Buddhism teaches us that we all have within us the potential for enlightenment; all we have to do is let go of our delusions and distractions and tune into our true selves, our Buddha seed. Explore the teachings and meditations on enlightenment to see if we can truly feel this possibility grow in our heart.

Mondays

12-1pm

$10/free for members

Drop-in Class–Open to all. Everyone welcome.

Inner Peace in Challenging Times: Ilene Hecht, Tuesday 6:00-7:00pm

Today we face many challenges and changes in the world and in our lives. However, simple, practical techniques can reduce stress and frustration allowing us instead to experience more peace and purpose. We can uncover our natural kindness and wisdom, enabling us to meet life’s ups and downs with resilience and a good heart.

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Choose Peace Now: Joanna Zalewski, Thursday 7:00-8:00pm

In difficult times we feel the world closing in around us, making it hard to open our hearts to others. Yet we can explore ways to grow authentic compassion for challenging people and situations. This allows us a transformative approach without sacrificing our own wellbeing. We can learn how our own suffering arises, which allows us to gain compassion for both ourselves and others. This gives us tools to navigate difficult circumstances and emotions together. All our actions are preceded by thoughts; by engaging new perspectives we create the potential to reshape our world.
Thursdays 7-8pm

$10/free for members

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A Season for Compassion: Tom McGuire Saturday 10:00am -11:00am

When family and friends suffer, we easily develop compassion for them, but we find it more difficult to feel sympathy for people who challenge us. Explore how to widen our circle of compassion to include everyone —even those we find difficult. Universal compassion is like a loving parent’s unconditional care, but it does not just happen. It is a quality we grow through meditation and practice. Kadampa Buddhism teaches that such universal compassion is key to a peaceful, joyous life, and will positively impact our troubled world.

10-11 am

$10/free for members

Drop-in Class–Open to all. Everyone welcome.