What we’re about
Meet like-minded people interested in meditation near you! Learn how to meditate or deepen your current meditation practice. A trademark of the meditations we emphasize is the ease in which they can be used both “on the cushion” and in our daily lives.
Each meeting will include practical meditation, and a talk on how to reduce stress and other problems encountered in daily life and how to increase mental and physical well-being. There will also be plenty of time to discuss the ideas presented. Although the meditations and talks are based on Kadampa Buddhist philosophy, you don't need to be a Buddhist to enjoy this group or benefit from our meditations.
Everyone is welcome!
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- How It’s Possible to Let Go of Unhappiness (Meditation Class)2000 Park St, Columbia, SC$12.00
The Science of Happiness with Resident Teacher Cindy Parker
In general, science is associated with the study of the material world, but actually science is a methodology in which we acquire knowledge through observation and experimentation. It is precisely through this methodology that Buddha arrived at his insights into reality, and in the practice of Buddhist meditation we learn to observe and experiment (with our mind!) so as to reproduce, and thereby verify, Buddha’s results for ourselves.
What are these results? Happiness!
Buddhist meditation is an inner science, and it is geared towards fulfilling our deepest wish, which is our wish for happiness.- March 20 - How It’s Possible to Let Go of Unhappiness
- March 27 - Why Lasting Happiness is Possible
- April 3 -How Love Gives Happiness to Others
$12 per class
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Drop-in class, Pre-registration is not requiredThis class begins with a guided breathing meditation, then there's a talk on how to maintain a peaceful mind, and the class concludes with another guided meditation. Attend any drop-in class or the entire series. These classes are perfect for beginners and for those wishing to deepen their meditation experience.
- Transforming Past Pain into Fuel for Happiness (Meditation Class)2000 Park St, Columbia, SC$12.00
We Can Heal the Past
In this series, we will apply Buddha’s powerful and liberating teachings on the nature of the mind and reality to change our experience of the past. These tried and tested methods are immensely empowering. By helping us to let go of those mistaken states of mind that keep us trapped in the past, we are able to reassess our experience from the vantage point of our incredible potential. That which previously held us back becomes the springboard towards real inner growth and fulfillment. Cindy Parker will explain these profound insights and she will guide us in applying them in meditation so that we can begin to experience their transformative impact for ourselves.
Registration
$12 per classClick here to Learn More and Register
Drop in classes; pre-registration not requiredThis class begins with a guided breathing meditation, then there's a talk on how to maintain a peaceful mind, and the class concludes with another guided meditation. Attend any drop-in class or the entire series. These classes are perfect for beginners and for those wishing to deepen their meditation experience.
- How Meditation Gives Us the Freedom to Change (Meditation Class)2000 Park St, Columbia, SC$12.00
We Can Heal the Past
In this series, we will apply Buddha’s powerful and liberating teachings on the nature of the mind and reality to change our experience of the past. These tried and tested methods are immensely empowering. By helping us to let go of those mistaken states of mind that keep us trapped in the past, we are able to reassess our experience from the vantage point of our incredible potential. That which previously held us back becomes the springboard towards real inner growth and fulfillment. Cindy Parker will explain these profound insights and she will guide us in applying them in meditation so that we can begin to experience their transformative impact for ourselves.
Registration
$12 per classClick here to Learn More and Register
Drop in classes; pre-registration not requiredThis class begins with a guided breathing meditation, then there's a talk on how to maintain a peaceful mind, and the class concludes with another guided meditation. Attend any drop-in class or the entire series. These classes are perfect for beginners and for those wishing to deepen their meditation experience.