Meditation in Charleston
The Power of Patience with Kelsang Nyema
Wednesdays, January 20 - March 10, 7pm - 8:15pm
at Burke High School, room 525 (244 President Street, Charleston, SC 29403)
$10 or $5 students/seniors (free for Monthly Members)
* No one turned away for lack of funds.
Anger is a destructive mind, and it solves nothing. But unfortunately, anger is a common negative mind that everyone experiences to some degree nearly every day.
The opposite of anger is patience. Far from being a passive, weak mind, patience is a powerful mind that protects both us and others from the negative force of anger. By first learning how to recognize anger, and then learning how to practice progressively deeper levels of patience, we can overcome this internal enemy and gain a stable inner peace and relaxation.
Kelsang Nyema will guide each class in the series. An American Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher of Ganden Buddhist Center, Nyema makes Buddha's time-tested teachings on anger practical for everyone.
Class Format and Schedule
Each class includes a guided meditation, short teaching, and time for discussion. No previous experience necessary. You do not need to attend each class; drop in anytime.
January 20: What is Anger?
January 27: The Faces of Anger
February 3: Why Do We Get Angry?
February 10: What is Patience?
February 17: The Power of Patience
February 24: Accepting Everything that Comes Our Way
March 3: Where is the Problem?
March 10: Combining Patience with Compassion
* Upcoming class series in Mt. Pleasant in May 2010; N. Charleston in June 2010
How to Find Room 525
Room 525 is a science lab classroom within Burke High School. The easiest way to find 525 is to enter the school through the West Entrance, which is next to the Citadel Stadium. Even easier, go through the entrance to the cafeteria, which is right next to the West Entrance. Walk straight until you find yourself in the main corridor of the school. Turn left. Near the end of the main corridor is a large map of the world on the wall. Turn right by the map. Room 525 is at the end of the hallway on the left, right by a sign that says "Stair -- Area of Refuge."
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