Wednesdays 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm with Resident Teacher, Kelsang Jangchen Kadampa Meditation Center South Carolina (2999 Sunset Blvd. West Columbia, SC 29169) $10 per class http://meditationinsouthcarolina.org/wednesdays CLASS DESCRIPTION: Learn how to start and maintain a regular meditation practice. You will be introduced to several different meditations that you can reproduce on your own, receive a practical explanation of the stages of Buddhist meditation practice and learn how to overcome distractions and improve concentration. There will also be discussion on how we can carry the insights and peace we gain in our sessions into the busyness of everyday life. This course is perfect for beginners as well as giving more experienced meditators the opportunity to refresh and improve their practice. ABOUT THE CLASS: This class is perfect for beginners or for those wishing to deepen their meditation practice. Each class is self contained and on a drop in basis, so there is no need to register in advance or attend the entire series. The class includes a relaxing guided meditation and short talk on how to maintain a peaceful mind. Chairs are provided and their are meditation cushions for those who wish to sit on the floor. ABOUT THE TEACHER: Kelsang Jangchen is a Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center South Carolina. She has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for almost 20 years. Jangchen teaches with warmth and compassion, offering practical methods to help people experience more peace and happiness in their daily lives.