What to Expect at a Class
No pre-registration is required for our weekly drop-in classes, with the only exception of the classes offered through PCC.
In a typical class you can meet both newcomers and experienced practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds and age ranges. You're welcomed to sit in a chair or on a floor cushion.
Each of our weekly classes are generally part of an on-going series on a general topic, but each class is presented as a complete package, designed for you to drop in anytime.
Every class includes at least one guided meditation, a teaching on practical, every-day life issues, as well as a question and answer period.
Below are some samples of the kind of teachings presented at a weekly class from various Kadampa Buddhist Centers like Mahasiddha in Portland.
Improving our relationships with others
Michelle Gauthier - Resident Teacher at Ganden Mahayana Buddhist Center, Columbia, USA
Dealing with stress
Kadam Morten Clausen - Resident Teacher at Chkrasambara Buddhist Center, New York, USA
Practicing Contentment
Peter Kurczynski from Dharma Chakra Center, New Jersey, USA
Giving
Debbie Corrigan- Resident Teacher at Atisha Buddhist Center, Toronto, Canada
The Benefits of Meditation
Angie Kane from Prajnaparamita Buddhist Center, Santa Monica, USA