| When: | Back to Calendar February 1, 2012 @ 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm | Where: | West Vancouver Community Centre |
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Mindfulness, Meditation and Buddhist Philosophy (5 Classes):
Wednesday, February 1 x 5 sessions (Feb 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th)
7:00 – 9:15 pm
Cost: $131
Reduce stress with mindfulness meditation on the breath, walking and loving-kindness (metta). This interactive course will be divided among lectures, short meditations, and group discussions. Meditation can be used to enhance health, well-being and insight and will be taught in a step-by-step way. This course aims to elucidate some of the main doctrines of Buddhism such as the eightfold path, the big picture of karma and the round of rebirth, reducing anger, developing the wholesome, letting go of the unwholesome, creating happiness, nirvana, as well as examine Buddhist social teaching. Expect some fun too! Results experienced by many include: an ability to relax and decreases in insomnia.
West Vancouver Community Centre
2121 Marine Drive
West Vancouver
Register: (604) 925-7270
Course Outline:
http://www.theravada.ca/classes/
Brian Ruhe has been teaching Buddhism and meditation for 16 years around the Vancouver area. Brian was a Buddhist monk in Thailand and is the author of two books and guided meditation CDs. He trains in the Theravada Forest tradition and has taught thousands of people at colleges and adult ed. courses around Vancouver. He currently teaches at school boards, community centres and businesses and he leads day and weekend retreats. Brian says “Meditation means directing the mind!” Brian’s latest book is “A Short Walk On An Ancient Path – A Buddhist Exploration of Meditation, Karma and Rebirth” is available for $14.95.
Brian also works with people one-on-one for spiritual coaching. Contact Brian if you’re interested in this.
