Meditation Classes in Columbia
Tuesdays 7:30-8:45pm
Meditations for Modern Life
These classes include both meditations and teachings based on Buddha’s wisdom that can help us to stay peaceful, even in the most challenging times. Current series topic:
Why This Day Matters
Buddha shared specific teachings on how to encourage ourselves every day to apply joyful effort towards actualizing our full potential for happiness. By practicing these methods, our mental attitudes will shift and we will find that even our difficult circumstances energize us and ultimately unlock our potential for real happiness, emotional freedom, love, wisdom and more.
Jun 30 You Have a Completely Pure Nature
Jul 7 Encouragement, Gratitude and Seizing the Day
Jul 14 How to Tap into Joyful Energy
Jul 21 Life as Spiritual Adventure
[Note: We will be NOT be holding classes July 27th-Aug 10th, due to the International Kadampa Summer Festival]
To Register for Class: Please register upon arrival. We request that you arrive 10 minutes early if possible.
Cost: $12/class ($8 students/seniors 62+/unemployed).
Your first class is always free: just let us know it’s your first class when you arrive.
With Teacher Rick Ratigan
A long-time member of KMC Maryland, Rick has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1999, and has been teaching for about 15 years. He is retired from the State of Maryland with a background in Social Services. He is a sincere meditator and Dharma practitioner and is well liked for his compassion and a good sense of humor. Rick’s classes are down-to-earth and practical.
Location: Owen Brown Interfaith Center
Room 213
7246 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045