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Dharma for a Happy Life (No Children's Program Today)

10:45 am Sunday, May 24, 2015

The Children and Youth Program is canceled this week, as many of our volunteers and families are at Family Dharma Camp. If you are interested in this experience, we plan for it to be a yearly event.

Buddhism is a psychology of the mind, providing us methods to understand our emotions and how to change our bad habits and thoughts to be happy. The Sunday teachings about how to practice Dharma in daily life, led by our resident teacher, Geshe Gelek Chodha, are appropriate for visitors and students of all levels of study and interest in Buddhism. The session typically includes a brief meditation, prayers, and the rare opportunity to learn from a highly trained Tibetan Buddhist monk. When Geshe-la is away, several senior students typically lead these sessions. The teachings and prayers are offered in English.

If you are unsure when to visit the center for the first time, Sunday is a great time to start.

There is no children's program at the 9:00am program, but the nursery is available for parents who would like space for young children. The teachings will be broadcast into the nursery so parents can still hear the teachings while supervising their children.

For the 10:45am program, the same topic will be taught again. The Children and Youth Program is canceled this week, as many of our volunteers and families are at Family Dharma Camp. If you are interested in this experience, we plan for it to be a yearly event..

On many Sundays, there are additional programs such as the Newcomer's Orientation session, Member's Orientation session, Potluck Social, pujas, and more. Special events for holy days, special practices, or exhibits and visiting teachers are also occasionally held on Sundays, so for all these events please check the calendar for more information and specific times.