Purification Practice [Atlantic Beach]

Saturday June 2, 2012, 10 am - 11:30:

Purify Negative Karma - detox your mind.
Obstacles in life can come from past negativity in our mind. Purify past negativity with these powerful practices taught by Buddha Shakyamuni. With Cindy Corey. Everyone welcome, donation. Please bring a small offering such as a flower or fruit.

Refuge Day Sunday June 10 [Atlantic Beach]

Shelter from the Storm: a Refuge Course and Refuge Vow Ceremony, 10 am - 12 noon

with Resident Teacher Carol Lutker

Everyone wants to feel confident and safe, yet the world seems full of uncertainty. We often feel an underlying insecurity about our situation. As a result, we seek shelter or protection in a number of places and things, that seem to offer temporary relief from our mental and physical pain. Doctors, police etc cannot give ultimate protection.

Buddha taught that there are reliable sources of protection that we can seek refuge in: the Three Jewels, Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. In this course we will learn how to take refuge in Buddha - the source of our spiritual instructions, Dharma - the actual teachings and the inner experiences of these teachings, and Sangha - the spiritual community that supports our spiritual practice.

At the end of the session there will be an oportunity to take the Mahayana Refuge Vows, in a special ceremony. You can take these vows at whatever level you wish. We can never have too many blessings!

Everyone Welcome.

$9 donation ($5 students) Note: This event replaces Prayers for World Peace on this day.

also offered:

Refuge in St Augustine

Monday June 11, 6:30 - 8 pm

@ Discovery Yoga, 3 Davis St

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation

Meditations for a Kind Heart

Saturday June 16, 10 am - 1 pm

with Resident Teacher Carol Lutker

Includes instruction, guided meditations and discussion,

to increase inner peace, love and compassion.

EVERYONE WELCOME!

$20 ($15 STUDENTS AND MONTHLY SPONSORS)

PLEASE REGISTER

Meditation for Everyone

Center Open Hours [Atlantic Beach]

The Center bookstore and meditation room are now open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Stop by and browse, chat over a cup of tea with our teachers and volunteers.

Everyone Welcome!

Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center serves northeast Florida and southeast Georgia from our main Center in Atlantic Beach (Jacksonville) and branches in St Augustine and other areas.

We are located in the Beaches area, only a few blocks from the ocean, just off Atlantic Blvd (I-10) in a small shopping center on Sailfish Drive, near restaurants and hotels. Our Center features a beautiful shrine, seating for up to 50 people, and a bookstore and reception area where we enjoy tea, snacks and conversation after class.

Our offerings include classes on how to meditate, General Program Classes on a range of topics, more advanced Foundation Program and Teacher Training Program classes, pujas (chanted prayers and meditations), retreats, workshops and day courses on practical application of Buddha’s teachings in daily life. Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of background or tradition.