Meditation in DC

Weekly Sunday Meditation Classes with Sanema Naomi Hardrick

• Each class begins with guided breathing meditation, to help settle the mind, let go of distractions and cultivate inner peace. The meditation is followed by a brief, traditional Buddhist prayer, called Liberating Prayer.
• The Teacher will then give a practical teaching based on the topic of the class series and explain how we can integrate Buddha’s timeless wisdom into our busy daily lives.
• The teaching is then followed by a guided meditation to help us mix our mind with the teaching and take it to heart.
• Time permitting, at the end of the meditation class we spend a few minutes in group discussion and the teacher will take any questions that the class might have about the topic.

Suitable for everyone, these meditation classes offer practical methods to improve the quality of our lives through meditation and practical Buddhist teachings applied to everyday life.

• Each class begins with guided breathing meditation, to help settle the mind, let go of distractions and cultivate inner peace.
• Malik will then give a practical teaching explaining how we can integrate Buddha’s timeless wisdom into our busy daily lives.
• The teaching is then followed by a guided meditation to help us mix our mind with the teaching and take it to heart.
• Time permitting, at the end of the meditation class we spend a few minutes in group discussion and the teacher will take any questions that the class might have about the topic.

with Resident Teacher Kadam Michelle
Patience is an inner strength that enables us to accept and grow from whatever life throws at us. Without cultivating patience we remain vulnerable to anxiety and frustration, and it is difficult for us to maintain peaceful relationships with others. If on the other hand we understand what true patience is and how extraordinarily valuable it is, we will be motivated to practice patience in daily life.

In this series, based on ‘How to Solve Our Human Problems’ by Ven Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, we will explore practical methods for replacing frustration, irritation, anger with a mind of true patient acceptance. By using these methods in our daily life we will develop an inner peace that cannot be disturbed by changing conditions.

May 1: Identifying Rejection, Irritation & Anger
May 8: The Root of Negative Responses
May 15: How to Avoid Repression
May 22: Becoming Strong Through Patience
May 29: Navigating Difficult Feelings
June 5: Keeping Inner Cool
June 12: The Wisdom of Patience

with Resident Teacher Kadam Michelle
Is it possible to fully embrace our life and all its possibilities? To engage fearlessly with our relationships and careers, welcoming wholeheartedly the challenges that come and turning them to our advantage?
During this course, we'll explore these questions and cultivate the courage to face life's uncertainties head-on. By shedding self-defeating thoughts and embracing inner change, we'll uncover the keys to a joyful and purposeful existence.

The solution to transforming our lives lies not in external circumstances, but in tapping into our inner potential. Embark on this journey and discover the power within to embrace change and find your true purpose!