Current Series: The New Eight Steps to Happiness
with Resident Teacher, Cindy Parker
Everyone, whether religious or non-religious, is looking for happiness all the time and wants to be free from problems and suffering permanently. We can fulfill these wishes through understanding and practicing the Eight Steps to Happiness. This series is based on the widely renowned Eight Verses of Training the Mind (Lojong Tsig Gyema in Tibetan), which was composed by Bodhisattva Langri Tangpa, an eleventh-century Buddhist Master from Tibet. These verses reveal the essence of the Buddhist path to enlightenment, showing how we can transform our mind from its present confused and self-centered state into the perfect wisdom and compassion of an enlightened Buddha.
Registration
$12 per class, or $50 for the 6-week series
(Free for KMC SC members)
Drop in classes; Preregistration not required.
(Click to learn about Membership)
Schedule
| Date | Class Topic |
|---|---|
| Dec. 3 | No Class (Weekend Retreat in Isle of Palms) |
| Dec. 10 | The Proof of the Pudding – Accepting Defeat and Offering the Victory |
| Dec. 17 | The Supreme Gift of Taking and Giving |
| Dec. 24 | Christmas Eve Prayers for World Peace (Free class) |
| Dec. 31 | Buddha’s most profound teaching – Ultimate Bodhichitta |
Upcoming Event
Overcoming Anger: Keeping Cool When Things Get Hot
Sunday, January 7 | 10:30am – 11:45am
Lost your patience? Feeling frustrated?
Anger is one of the most common and destructive emotions; it harms us and disturbs everyone around us. Perhaps we think we don’t have an anger problem; but what about irritation, frustration, stress, annoyance, moodiness? We should not allow these bad habits of mind to rob us of our peace of mind and happy life. Learn from Buddha’s practical advice how we can choose to overcome anger in any situation. Be kind to yourself and others – learn to stop your anger in its many forms.
This introductory talk will be followed by a 4-week series: January 14, 21, 28, February 4
Registration
Introductory Talk: $12.00
Follow-up Series:
$12 per class, or $36 for the 4-week series
(Free for Members)
Drop in classes; pre-registration not required
(Click to learn about Membership)
Schedule
| Date | Class Topic |
|---|---|
| Jan. 14 | Coming Soon |
| Jan. 21 | Coming Soon |
| Jan. 28 | Coming Soon |
| Feb. 4 | Coming Soon |
What to expect in this class:
- Simple guided breathing meditation.
- Practical teaching on how to solve problems in daily life.
- Second guided meditation on the teaching topic.
- Brief discussion and Q&A.
- Everyone Welcome. Suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners.
About the Teacher
Cindy Parker has been practicing meditation and Kadampa Buddhism for over 15 years. She is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation South Carolina in Columbia. Cindy shares her love of meditation and Kadampa Buddhism, with inspiring enthusiasm showing others how to keep a peaceful mind and kind heart.
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We are located at
2000 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201
(enter on Calhoun Street)
Enter & Park Behind the Building (on Calhoun Street)
