Join us at Kadampa Meditation Center Philadelphia

With the close of the 2022 International Fall Festival, KMC Philly's weekly schedule returns to normal with our Tuesday and Wednesday 7pm evening classes.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEDITATION

7-8pm • $15 • Free for members
with Meditation Teacher, Julie Francisco 

Learn Buddhist meditations and practices that help to reduce your anxiety, increase your mental peace, and improve your relationships. Classes include guided meditations, teachings and time for questions.

Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary.

This Weeks Class:
10/25: How do things actually exist: Teachings on Profound Emptiness
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT
GUIDED MEDITATION

7-7:30pm • $5 • Free for members
with Meditation Teacher, Fred Graumuller 

Regular meditation practice is an important part of caring for ourselves and others. Come enjoy gentle guided meditations to calm your body and mind. Our experienced teachers will guide you as you learn to focus your mind. Then, gradually your distractions will subside and you’ll experience a sense of inner peace and relaxation. Your mind will feel lucid, spacious and refreshed!

Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary.
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DAY RETREAT
Bringing Love to the Holiday Table

Saturday, November 12th
10am - 4pm • $20 (TTP Discount applies)
with Meditation Teachers, John Baker & Sarah Frew

Prepare your good heart for the coming holiday season!

During this inspiring day retreat, we will learn meditations on the powerful and stable minds of equanimity, loving kindness and compassion. 

By developing a mind that cares for everyone, we allow ourself to experience deep happiness and inner freedom from anger, depression and negativity. We also become a loving, calm presence in the lives of others. This retreat includes practical teachings and straightforward guided meditations suited for beginners and more experienced practitioners alike.

Everyone is welcome. Light refreshments provided between sessions.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, December 10th
A String and a Prayer:
Mala Making Workshop

2 - 5pm • $40 (materials included)
with Meditation Teacher, Eve Miller

A mala is a traditional Buddhist rosary used to recite mantras.

In this course you will learn about the practice of mantra recitation and the traditional Buddhist techniques for making and using a mala. For Buddhist practitioners, a mala is very precious and meaningful, through regular use, it becomes a blessed and powerful object.

All materials for this course will be provided, including a selection of beads, threading and tassel materials. You will come away with a completed mala and the knowledge to use it to benefit yourself and others. Malas also make excellent gifts!

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Foundation Program
OPEN ENROLLMENT!

Thursdays, 7 - 8:30pm

Taught in Philadelphia by Senior Meditation Teacher, Julie Francisco

Taught in Collingswood, NJ by Senior Meditation Teacher, John Baker

For students who wish to deepen their study of Buddha’s teachings and meditation, now is a great time to join Foundation Program. Free Trial Class!

Foundation Program students have the opportunity to study Buddhist texts in great detail with an experienced teacher, engage in one on one and group discussion, and ask questions.

The Foundation Program is studying the text, The New Eight Steps to Happiness, by Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Everyone is welcome.

If you are interested in Foundation Program or have any questions, please contact the Education Program Coordinator at: [email protected]

THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
AT KMC PHILADELPHIA
From a FINANCIAL Perspective ...

One monthly membership fee allows you access to multiple weekly meditation classes.
One monthly membership fee guarantees you discounts on certain special events.
One monthly membership fee helps you to easily keep track of your spending.

From a HEART Perspective ...
By becoming a member you are helping Kadampa Meditation Center Philadelphia continue to offer meditation classes and study programs throughout the Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware region.
Your monthly fee directly supports the meditation center, helping an all-volunteer-run organization function smoothly for the benefit of all.
Indirectly, your support creates the causes for peace in this area and around the world.

There are FOUR OPTIONS for membership at KMC Philly

GENERAL PROGRAM

Membership (GP) $45/month | Student, Senior Rate (GP) $30/month
Unlimited General Program classes
50% Discount on Courses & Retreats
50% Discount on Special Events

FOUNDATION PROGRAM

Membership (FP) $80/month | Student, Senior Rate (GP) $65/month
Everything included in the GP membership, plus
Foundation Program Classes

TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM

Membership (TTP) $100/month | Student, Senior Rate (GP) $85/month
Everything included in the GP membership, plus
Teacher Training Program Classes
Admission for Courses and Retreats

BENEFACTOR

Benefactor Membership $200/month
Everything included in the TTP membership, plus
Admission for all Special Events, Courses, Retreats and Empowerments

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Interested in volunteering?

email our Education Program Coordinator, Eve Miller:

[email protected]

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

TUESDAY 10/25
5pm Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja
7pm Tuesday Night Meditation

WEDNESDAY 10/26
7pm Guided Meditation
7pm Wednesday Night Meditation, Collingswood, NJ

THURSDAY 10/27
7pm Foundation Program - Philadelphia and Collingswood, NJ

FRIDAY 10/28
5:30pm Prayers for the Recently Deceased

SATURDAY 10/29
11:00am Melodious Drum Prayers

SUNDAY 10/30
10:30am Sunday Morning Meditation