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Meditation Classes in Dallas - Mockingbird
Buddhist Meditation in Dallas - Mockingbird
BKS Iyengar Yoga Studio
5539 Dyer St., Dallas, TX
The Six Perfections
Mondays 5:30pm - 6:40pm
January 7, 2008 - July 14, 2008
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Cost: $10 per class
The class is currently following this book, The Bodhisattva Vow.
A Bodhisattva is a friend of the world who, motivated by compassion, spontaneously seeks enlightenment to benefit all living beings. To fulfill their wish to benefit all living beings, they train in the six perfections: giving, moral discipline, patience, effort, concentration, & wisdom. In this series, we will learn how to cultivate this supreme good heart and train the practices of a Bodhisattva.
Meditation Class Description
What is a typical class like?
A typical class consists of a gentle relaxation meditation, teaching, discussion, and final meditation. The meditations are guided and are suitable for beginners as well as the experienced. Each class is self-contained so feel free to join at any time!
Why meditate?
The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. If our mind is peaceful we shall be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we shall experience true happiness; but if our mind is not peaceful we shall find it very difficult to be happy, even if we are living in the very best conditions. If we train in meditation our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful, and we shall experience a purer and purer form of happiness. Eventually we shall be able to stay happy all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances.
“When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.” -- Geshe Kelsang Gyatso