Albany Meditation
If we train in meditation, our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful, and we will experience a purer and purer form of happiness. Eventually, we will be able to stay happy all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances. By training in meditation, we create an inner space and clarity that enables us to control our mind regardless of external circumstances. Each class consists of guided meditation, teachings, and time for Q&A. Everyone is welcome to drop in to any or all classes regardless of experience.
Venue
Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany: Room B8
405 Washington Ave. Albany, NY
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February Series: Blue Sky Mind
Thursdays· 7-8:30pm with Evelyn Williams
Our mind is like the boundless, clear blue sky. Our mental busyness, painful emotions, judgments, and so on are like clouds. Through training, we can allow them to dissolve, revealing the limitless potential within. Meditation on the peaceful, vast space of our own mind is fantastic. It is accessible for beginners and deeply profound for experienced practitioners and allows each meditator to enjoy the quiet and stillness of meditative concentration. Over these four weeks, we will look at skills on how to improve the focus of our meditation, make our meditations more powerful, and make a lasting positive inner change. Everyone is welcome!
$10 per person. Drop-ins welcome
Class Dates and Topics
February 2 Creating Inner Space and Peace
February 9 Upgrading Our Meditations
February 16 Learning to Let Go
February 23 Solving Problems with Meditation
Evelyn Williams
Through her many years of practice and meditative experience, Evelyn has developed a special understanding of Kadampa Buddhism. She is the regular teacher for the Albany meditation class. With an insightful approach and peaceful heart, Evelyn shares Buddha’s teachings in a way that directly touches the hearts of listeners.
What to expect
Guided Meditation
Be guided in a short breathing meditation and connect to an experience of inner peace. No prior experience is necessary.
Short Talk
Every week the teachings explore one aspect of Dharma, or Buddha’s teachings, which focus on solutions to problems in daily life, inducing genuine optimism and increased happiness.
Concluding Meditation
To finish the class, we will engage in another meditation based on the teaching that was given.
The Happiness Toolkit
Mondays 12-1pm with Kyle Davis
Meditation Class with Gen Samten
Wednesdays 7-8:30pm
Advice for Life Meditation Class
Tuesdays 7-8pm
at the World Peace Temple
Prayers for World Peace
Sundays 11-12:30pm
Contact Us
Phone
(845) 856-9000
9am-5pm Monday - Friday
Location
47 Sweeney Rd
Glen Spey, NY 12737