Completion stage; channels, winds & drops; meditations for bliss; and on the nature of our mind.
SEPT 27, 11:30 am – 12:00 pmPOWA
We can help those recently deceased from covid and other causes to be reborn in a Pure Land, through relying on the compassion of Buddha Avalokiteshvara, and through our prayers of compassion, concentration, offerings and purification.
Everyone welcome. ONLINE Free
SAT OCT 3, 10 – 11:15 amPURIFY NEGATIVE KARMA NOW
before it ripens as problems
Through sincerely applying the four powers of purification (regret, reliance, opponent force, and promise) and prayers and mantras of Vajrasattva, Buddha of Purification, we can purify even heavy negative karma from this and previous lives. With Kadampa Teacher John Jones.
Everyone welcome. Free.
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Weekly classes
Politics, Pandemics and PATIENCE
Sundays
10am – 11:15am
ONLINE
How to keep a peaceful mind in these challenging times. With Resident Teacher Kadam Carol Lutker and others.
Everyone is welcome!
Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully
Mondays
7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
ON-LINE Meditation Class
How to make our life meaningful and happy, so that we die fearlessly and transition to a pure rebirth. With Kadampa teacher John Jones, based on the book by Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
HEART OF WISDOM
Profound Teachings from Buddha’s Heart
Tuesdays
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Palm Coast Meditation ONLINE
Weekly meditations and teachings with Kadam Carol Lutker, based on the book “The New Heart of Wisdom” by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
EVERYONE WELCOME.
PUJA NIGHT
Chanted Prayers for wisdom and protection
Wednesdays
7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
FREE – ONLINE
We will join in various chanted prayers, meditations and mantras. Meet a different Buddha each week, such as Prajnaparamita, Medicine Buddha, Green Tara, Avalokiteshvara, Buddha Shakyamuni.
Meditation in St Augustine:
Understanding our Mind
Thursdays
6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
ONLINE
This course is based on lam-rim meditations of the book How to Understand the Mind, by Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Everyone is welcome!
Our classes are designed to give a broad practical introduction to Buddhist meditation, teachings, and practice. They combine guided meditation with practical spiritual advice that you can immediately apply as a method for improving the quality of your daily life. Through guided meditations, you will learn how to meditate, concentrate, and overcome distractions. You will also learn different meditation topics that help overcome negative states of mind, such as anger, stress and strong attachment, and cultivate positive states of mind, such as patience and love.
Everyone is welcome – just come and experience a class for yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a dress code?
Do I have to sit on a cushion?
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Can I bring my child?
Where are we?
Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center
85 Sailfish Dr E, Atlantic Beach, FL – 32233
(904) 222-8531
We are located in the Beaches area, only a few blocks from the ocean, just off Atlantic Blvd (I-10) in a small shopping center on Sailfish Drive, near restaurants and hotels.
Hours: We are generally open only at class times:
Sundays 9:30 – 12:00,
Mondays 6:45-8:15 pm,
and often on Saturdays for special events (Consult our CALENDAR for latest schedule).
COVID-19
We are physically closed to the public and are now providing online meditation classes to continue our weekly program and events.
Please check our CALENDAR for latest schedule.
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@meditationinjacksonville.org, or calling us: (904) 222-8531.
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I have enjoyed, learned, and benefited from every class, puja, empowerment, lesson, session, or activity-event that I have attended. The Principles of Wisdom and Compassion taught can be applied to most any situation a person experiences (regardless of their religious beliefs).
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This meetup is great because the people are great. I will definitely be attending again!