8 Thursday evenings, 6:00–7:00pm Jan 18, 25 | Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Mar 7 Explore mindfulness meditation in a welcoming beginner’s class. This class will guide the practice of developing mindfulness, which is the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. The class will begin with a brief introduction...
Mondays, 7:00–8:15pm Relax your mind and body with meditation, discussion, and contemplation. We will explore Pema Chodron’s Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World together. No book purchase necessary -we will read together little by little. Location: Garchen Mila Buddhist Center, 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City. Registration: No registration, drop-in Fee: $0...
Sundays, 10:30-11:00am The Buddhist path is a journey for each of us to become the embodiment of loving-kindness and compassion. Chenrezig meditation is an opportunity to explore this compassion through visualization and meditation and the recitation of the six-syllable mantra: Om Mani Padme Hung. ____________ Location: at the Garchen Mila Buddhist Center, 209 East Washington...
Dharma teachings by Khenpo Tamphel: In Praise of Dharmadatu' by Nagarjuna Sundays, 9:30-10:15am Join us for profound teachings on Nagarjuna’s ‘In Praise of Dharmadatu,’ This poetic work from the great 2nd century Indian Buddhist master Nagarjuna shows us how buddha nature exists in all beings, and how it can be gradually uncovered by those who...
The Heart of Compassion: exploring Buddhism through 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' Saturdays, 10:30–11:15am Join us for an introduction to Buddhism through the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva. Explore the path of lovingkindness and compassion as guided by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s The Heart of Compassion. Purchase of the book is optional. Suitable for both...
This is a powerful ancient Buddhist meditation that allows us to take down our barriers and experience love and compassion for all beings. Through Green Tara meditation we explore our own heart of compassion by the application of mantra recitation, mindfulness meditation and visualization. Newcomers welcome. Suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners. Meditation led...
Drop-in for a silent sit. All levels welcome. Cushions & chairs provided. No food or beverages please. Fridays, noon–12:30 Garchen Mila Buddhist Center The Paul Helen Building – 209 E Washington St., Suite 200 | Iowa City www.milarepaiowa.org I'm new to all of this!
8 Thursday evenings, 6:00–7:00pm Jan 18, 25 | Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Mar 7 Explore mindfulness meditation in a welcoming beginner’s class. This class will guide the practice of developing mindfulness, which is the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. The class will begin with a brief introduction...
Mondays, 7:00–8:15pm Relax your mind and body with meditation, discussion, and contemplation. We will explore Pema Chodron’s Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World together. No book purchase necessary -we will read together little by little. Location: Garchen Mila Buddhist Center, 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City. Registration: No registration, drop-in Fee: $0...
Sundays, 10:30-11:00am The Buddhist path is a journey for each of us to become the embodiment of loving-kindness and compassion. Chenrezig meditation is an opportunity to explore this compassion through visualization and meditation and the recitation of the six-syllable mantra: Om Mani Padme Hung. ____________ Location: at the Garchen Mila Buddhist Center, 209 East Washington...
Dharma teachings by Khenpo Tamphel: In Praise of Dharmadatu' by Nagarjuna Sundays, 9:30-10:15am Join us for profound teachings on Nagarjuna’s ‘In Praise of Dharmadatu,’ This poetic work from the great 2nd century Indian Buddhist master Nagarjuna shows us how buddha nature exists in all beings, and how it can be gradually uncovered by those who...
The Heart of Compassion: exploring Buddhism through 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' Saturdays, 10:30–11:15am Join us for an introduction to Buddhism through the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva. Explore the path of lovingkindness and compassion as guided by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s The Heart of Compassion. Purchase of the book is optional. Suitable for both...
