Kadampa Meditation Phoenix

# Center Cherishing

# Saturday, April 26th

# Time: 10am - 1pm

# Feel free to stay as long or as little as you’d like, every bit of help makes a difference!

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Kadampa Meditation Center Phoenix is the spiritual home for many people in the region. The doors are open to every person who has an interest in meditation or Buddhism. Since our spiritual home exists as part of our open and inviting community, we take time to cherish the space and make the Center more welcoming. A Center cherishing event is mainly about cleaning the Center.
There will be ways for everyone to contribute, from young to old, and regardless of any restrictive conditions. You can join in for the whole event or just a short portion. All help will be deeply appreciated.

### Ditching Distractions

Sundays | 10 - 11:15am
Class price | $15.00 Free for Members
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chenma
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As meditators one of our main jobs is to move past our distractions and discover the natural state of our mind, which is inner peace. These obstructions rob us of our peace of mind and modern technology and convenience has made us more distracted than ever before.
In this series we will learn how we can develop our mind into a peaceful and tranquil state through meditation. When we are able to live our life in this peaceful state we can become present in our activities and hold our attention wherever we choose.

April 6: Distracted Driving - freeing yourself from moving mindlessly through life
April 13: There is a thief in the house! - My distractions are robbing me of my peace of mind
April 20: I can’t stop thinking - How the mind moves
April 27: Finding Stillness and Peace

About the Teacher:
Gen Kelsang Chenma is the Resident Teacher at KMC Phoenix. She was ordained by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in 2004 and has been studying and practicing Kadam Dharma for over 25 years. She is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and the teachings of Buddha. Her teaching style is down to earth and practical and shows us how to apply these teachings in our daily lives to improve our happiness, wisdom and well-being.

Meditation for Kids
10 - 11:15am
April 6-27
Ages 5 - 12
Cost is $5 material fee that covers all children from a family attending the Sunday General Program class.
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Our Kids' Program offers opportunities for kids to learn how to develop peaceful & positive states of mind by listening to and applying Buddha’s practical teachings on compassion and wisdom. Each week there is a short meditation, a brief interactive lesson, singing the Liberating Prayer, and a creative activity. We emphasize kindness to others and the cultivation of a happy heart. Parents and/or guardians are welcome to attend class with their child or attend our adult class that's available during the same time.
The class is most appropriate for children ages 5-12. If they wish, older children will also have the opportunity to develop leadership skills and will be trained and encouraged to help lead the class meditation as well as assist the younger children with their art projects.
All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, either attending the adult class at the same time or volunteering to assist with the kids class. We would like to ask parents to help assist with class on a schedule to help ensure our classes run well.