Becoming Brave: Courage in an Age of Anxiety
Sundays 11am – 12:15pm | March 1 – April 5
Everyone seems anxious these days. What can we do?
We may feel tempted to respond with hopelessness and despair, but there is a better option: we can confidently cultivate a brave mind.
In this series, we will practice special loving-kindness meditations that free us from an egocentric, myopic worldview and cultivate an expansive, joyful heart. This uplifts us and inspires others. We need this, and our world needs this!
CLASS DATES: March 1 | March 8 | March 15
March 22 | March 29 with Gen Zamling | April 5
Make a Day of it!
11am-12:15pm: Family Class in Main Building
12:30-1pm: Vegetarian Lunch
2-3pm: Prayers for World Peace Class w/Sara Wendt
CLASS DATES: April 12 | April 19
April 26 NO CLASS | May 3 | May 10 | May 17
Freedom from Overthinking
Sundays 11am – 12:15pm | April 12 – May 17
Get out of your head and into your heart! Overthinking is a bad habit that gets us nowhere. It stimulates needless activity, anxiety and over-analysis, and often results in decision paralysis.
We can cut this obsession thought by moving our awareness into our heart. In the center of our body is our heart chakra—a place of wisdom, peace and stillness. Through meditation, we can discover how to operate from this place of refuge and create a more balanced, happy, simple life. Everyone is welcome!
Teacher: Gen Samten Kelsang
Resident Teacher of KMC New York
One of Venerable Geshe‑la’s senior disciples with decades of meditative and teaching experience, Gen Samten Kelsang oversees the spiritual program at KMC New York, and teaches throughout the US and around the world. He is renowned for the clarity of his teachings, ability to help students improve their practice, and his skill in leading practitioners to profound meditative insights.
Share a Meal with Us!
Enjoy a delicious meal with our residential community, including ordained Buddhist monks and nuns, and other class attendees and enjoy meaningful conversations with like-minded people. Our self-serve, vegetarian meals are lovingly cooked by volunteers, and include a main dish, side dish and green salad. We use fresh and local products as much as possible and vegan/wheat-free options are available.
Class: 11am – 12:15pm | $10 | Free for Members
Lunch: 12:30 – 1pm | $10 Pre-Booked Class & Lunch: $16
(must register at least 24 hours in advance)
Prayers for World Peace Class: 2-3pm FREE
