Registration:
$15 per class or $60 for entire series (Free for Members)
Drop in classes; pre-registration not required
Calm as an Ocean: Meditations on Patience
Meditation classes for everyone with modern Buddhist monk, Gen Kelsang Tabkay
Wednesdays in Columbia, 6:30 – 7:45pm
When anger or frustration take hold, our mind feels tight, unsettled, and often hurtful—to ourselves and others. Buddha’s timeless teachings on patience reveal another way: we can respond to life’s challenges with clarity, strength, and an open heart.
Through guided meditations and practical instructions, this series will explore how patient acceptance brings freedom, how to let go of negative habits, and how to uncover the natural peace already within us.
Each class is self-contained, so you can join at any point in the series. Everyone is welcome; no prior experience necessary.
Schedule:
| Date | Class Topic |
|---|---|
| October 14 | Dropping the pain of anger |
| October 21 | Gaining the power of peace: patient acceptance |
| October 28 | Unwinding negative habits |
| November 4 | Gaining mental space |
| November 11 | Seeing interdependence and letting go |
| November 18 | Healing with compassion |
| November 25 | NO CLASS |
| December 2 | Finding internal wealth |
UPCOMING SERIES:
Registration:
$15 per class or $30 for entire series (Free for Members)
Drop in classes; pre-registration not required
Introduction to Modern Buddhism
Meditation classes for everyone with modern Buddhist monk, Gen Kelsang Tabkay
Wednesdays in Columbia, 6:30 – 7:45pm
Modern Buddhism presents Buddha’s timeless teachings in a clear, practical way that is easy to apply in today’s busy world.
In this beginner-friendly meditation series, we explore essential Buddhist ideas that help us understand our mind, reduce stress, and create positive change in everyday life.
This series is suitable for everyone, whether you are completely new to meditation, curious about Buddhism, or looking for practical methods to improve your well-being.
Each class is self-contained, so you can join at any point in the series. Everyone is welcome; no prior experience necessary.
Schedule:
| Date | Class Topic |
|---|---|
| December 9 | Solving problems with wisdom |
| December 16 | Modern Buddhism |
| December 23 | Building Refuge |
| December 30 | Our Life is Precious |
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.
