Weekly classes
IN-PERSON
8400 Baymeadows Way – suite #7
Jacksonville – FL
Tools for Life
Sundays, 10am – 11:15am
This series takes us step by step through the stages of the spiritual path — from appreciating the preciousness of life to cultivating deep compassion and wisdom — offering practical tools for finding lasting peace and meaning. Based on The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Our General Program classes include Dharma teachings along with guided meditations and practical discussion. These classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners. With Kadam Carol Lutker. Everyone welcome!
$15 fee for each session
Students $7 each day. (middle school, high school & college)
Free for Center Members
ONLINE for MEMBERS
Steady Mind, Strong Heart
Online
Tuesdays, 6 – 7:15 pm
In this series, we will explore how to work with anger, patience, and difficult emotions — drawing on the practical wisdom of How to Solve Our Human Problems book, from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, to help us respond to life’s challenges with greater calm, understanding, and an open heart.
Our General Program classes include Dharma teachings along with guided meditations and practical discussion. These classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners. With Kadam Carol Lutker
This online class is available for members only. Click here to learn more about membership.
Schedule:
OCT 6 — Accepting suffering and transforming it
OCT 13 — Patience with our Dharma practice
OCT 20 — Patience with realizing emptiness
OCT 27 — Learning not to retaliate
at San Marco Library – Study Room 107
1513 Lasalle St #8658, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Resumes Oct. 7
Meditation for Beginners at San Marco Library
Wisdom on Wednesdays
Wednesdays, 5 – 5:40 pm
A welcoming space to learn meditation basics and explore practical Buddhist wisdom for everyday life. Brief study on kindness, inner peace, and letting go of stress. With Misa Simmons. No experience needed. Everyone welcome!
Free for all
IN-PERSON
8400 Baymeadows Way – suite #7
Jacksonville – FL
Meditations for a Modern Mind
Thursdays, 6 – 7:15 pm
In this series, Kadampa Teacher John Jones guides beginners through simple, effective meditation practices to ease stress, quiet a busy mind, and navigate the pressures of modern life.
Our General Program classes include Dharma teachings along with guided meditations and practical discussion. These classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners. With Kadampa Teacher John Jones. Everyone welcome!
$15 fee for each session
Students $7 each session. (middle school, high school & college)
Free for center members
IN-PERSON and ONLINE
8400 Baymeadows Way – suite #7
Jacksonville – FL
Foundation Program (FP)
Sunday, noon – 2 pm
IN-PERSON and ONLINE
Advanced class – only upon approval
We are studying a basic book by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche:
In the new fall term, we are studying the book JOYFUL PATH OF GOOD FORTUNE
Foundation program meets weekly, allowing for deeper, more structured study of a particular book,with chanted prayers, meditation and discussion. Experienced students are encouraged.
FP students are monthly sponsors at the FP level and commit to attending class weekly or making up missed classes online.
Interested? Call us (904) 648-9994 or email us info@meditationinjacksonville.org