Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos - drop in meditation classes
with Kelsang Phunwang

What is our response to the suffering and cruelty we see all around us in our world? Discouragement, fear, grief, rage?
When we find ourselves caught up in painful, overwhelming minds is there anything that we can do?
Yes! Buddha explained how to keep the mind free from fear and anxiety and instead use difficult situations to cultivate inspiring views that help us keep calm and positive.

In this course we will explore practical approaches to the challenges we are facing and how to deal with changes with a less stressed and anxious mind.
We will learn how to grow our inner strength, peace of mind, and emotional resilience.
Through this training, rather than feeling discouraged by all the problems and pain we see around us and within us, we discover a capacity to turn that negativity on its head and to actually use it to empower our mind.

The result is that instead of feeling stuck and helpless, we experience an inner ability to transform suffering into powerful, positive states of mind, such as love, compassion and joy.
This power enables us to not only grow spiritually, but also to create a deeply positive effect on those around us and even our world.

Details
Our general programme classes include Dharma teachings along with guided meditations. Each class is self-contained and is also presented as part of a series. Drop into any class you like. These classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners. No special clothing is required. Most people sit on chairs. Everyone welcome!

Where
Amitabha Kadampa Buddhist Centre
174 Albert Street, Palmerston North
Phone: 06 355-3524