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Meditation Classes in Fort Worth
Buddhist Meditation in Ft. Worth
Body Mind Spirit Center
5521 Bellaire Drive South
Suite #205
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Eight Steps to Happiness
Wednesdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $10 per class
With Buddhist Monk
This series will be based on the book Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. We'll learn how to meditate on eight beautiful verses that
comprise one of Buddhism's best-loved and most relevant teachings, Eight Verse of Training the Mind. This short poem reveals deeply transforming methods to open our heart through generating love and compassion for others. In this way we discover the source of true happiness from within our own mind.
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