Registration:
$15 per class or $45 for whole series (Free for Members)
Drop in classes; pre-registration not required.
What Matters Most? A Buddhist Perspective on Death and Dying
Meditation classes for everyone with modern Buddhist monk, Gen Kelsang Tabkay
Sundays in Columbia, 10:30am – 11:45am
In this four-week series, we will explore the profound wisdom of Buddha’s teachings on death and impermanence. Far from being morbid, meditating on death opens our hearts and minds to what matters most, giving us courage to live happily and meaningfully every day of our life.
Through practical teachings and guided meditations, each class will help us transform fear and uncertainty around death into clarity, peace, and inspiration for daily life. We will learn how contemplating impermanence brings freedom from fear, how to prepare our own mind for death, and how to support others who are dying with compassion and wisdom.
Everyone is welcome, whether you are new to meditation or have experience. Each class includes a teaching, a guided meditation, and time for discussion.
Schedule:
| Date | Class Topic |
|---|---|
| Sep 6 | What matters most? Why contemplating death brings peace. |
| Sep 13 | What does our death mean? Letting go of fear and clinging. |
| Sep 20 | Helping Others at the Time of Death, Dealing with Loss |
| Sep 27 | Blessings and Compassion |
Upcoming Series:
Registration:
$15 per class or $45 for whole series (Free for Members)
Drop in classes; pre-registration not required.
Karma: Understanding the Causes of Happiness
Meditation classes for everyone with modern Buddhist monk, Gen Kelsang Tabkay
Sundays in Columbia, 10:30am – 11:45am
It often feels confusing why certain things are happening and how it is we can create the life we really want. By understanding and meditating on karma, we can see how our actions shape our experiences and how we can lead a deeply fulfilling life.
Over four weeks, we’ll explore Buddha’s teachings on karma and discover how understanding this law of cause and effect can transform the way we think, speak, and act. You’ll leave each week with practical tools for creating more peace, connection, and happiness in daily life.
Everyone is welcome, whether you are new to meditation or have experience. Each class includes a teaching, a guided meditation, and time for discussion.
Schedule:
| Date | Class Topic |
|---|---|
| Oct 4 | What is Karma |
| Oct 11 | The Power of Intention |
| Oct 18 | Purifying the Past: Breaking Bad Habits |
| Oct 25 | Creating the Causes for Happiness |
