Charleston Meditation old – Meditation in South Carolina

In-person classes and events at Kadampa Meditation Center SC have been cancelled for now to help prevent the spread of COVID-19

ONLINE CLASSES WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!

We’re working on ways we can still be together—virtually—during this time and will let you as soon as we have them in place. We’ll be here for you during this time to help you stay peaceful and positive with compassion and patience. Please check back for more updates!

Charleston Meditation Class

Saturdays 10:30am – 11:45am

Circular Congregational Church
150 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
(Behind Lance hall, 2nd floor)
Free parking available, see below
$10/class

Free Parking

Free parking is available for meditation class attendees at The Cumberland Street Parking Garage (82 Cumberland St, Charleston, SC 29401). Enter from Cumberland between Meeting and Church Streets. After class, bring your class card with you to show the attendant in the garage office.

About the Class

These classes are perfect for beginners or for those wishing to deepen their meditation practice. Each class includes a relaxing guided meditation and talk on how to maintain a peaceful mind.

Classes self contained and are on a drop in basis, so there is no need to pre-register or attend the entire series. Chairs are provided and no special clothing is required, wear whatever is comfortable for you.

Inner Peace in Stressful Times

March 2020

Description

The essence of Buddha’s teaching are how to be happy and avoid problems and pain. Although Buddha taught 2600 years ago, his teachings are still applicable to people today, in fact, his teachings can be considered ancient wisdom for modern times.

Buddha teaches that happiness and suffering depend on our mind, therefore, we can learn to cultivate particular states of mind that lead to the happy life we all seek. We don’t need to change the people or situations in our life, because simply changing our perspective will give us the changes that bring inner peace and naturally benefit others.

Everyone is welcome to attend this series of classes. No previous experience necessary.

Compassionate Solutions for Difficult Times

April 2020

Dates and Topics

April 4 — No class (Cooper River Bridge Run)
April 11 — Me, Myself and I, with Phyllis Young
April 18 — Real Self-Respect, with Phyllis Young
April 25 — The Trouble Maker, with Frances McLeod

Description

Buddha teaches that each of us has an indestructible potential for inner peace and happiness. However, we also have temporarily “pollution” in our mind, or negative habits of mind that prevent us from experiencing peace and contentment.

As we grow to understand our own mind, and as we identify and pacify deeply-rooted negative habits, we will naturally enjoy a greater and greater experience of inner peace. And as we gain confidence in this inner path to peace, our relationships will improve and our happiness will become deeper and more consistent.

Everyone is welcome.

Stay Connected

We will send you one email per week, and we won’t share your email address.

About the Teachers

Kelsang Jangchen

Resident Teacher

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 20 years. Jangchen teaches with warmth and compassion, offering practical methods to help people experience more peace and happiness in their daily lives.

Phyllis Young

Phyllis is a member of KMC SC‘s Teacher Training Program and has been practicing meditation and Buddhism for many years. She presents the meaning of Buddha’s teachings with sincerity and joy.

Francis McLeod

Frances had been practicing meditation and Kadampa Buddhism for over 15 years. She is a student of KMC South Carolina’s Teacher Training Program. Frances is known for presenting meditation and Buddha’s teachings with warmth, clarity, and humor.

Where To Find Us

Circular Congregational Church
150 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
(Behind Lance hall, 2nd floor)
Free parking available, see above
$10/class