Ordinarily the day-to-day difficulties we encounter give rise to frustration, stress or feeling overwhelmed. By learning to respond to challenges skillfully, with acceptance, creativity, and wisdom, our problems become powerful spiritual fuel. Join us to hear about Buddha’s teachings on transforming adverse conditions into the path, and learn to surf the big waves of daily life.Join American Buddhist monk Kelsang Wangpo for this new series which combines short teachings with practical meditations.
Everyone is welcome–drop in for any or all of the classes.$10 class fee (free for Members)
Wednesdays • May 29 – June 26 • 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Special Events
Upcoming Events
May
23
Thu
5:30 pm
Eight Steps to a Happy Life – Santa Maria @ Santa Maria YMCA
Eight Steps to a Happy Life – Sa…
@ Santa Maria YMCA
May 23 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
“We put so much energy into having a happy life, but often we feel we are not getting any closer to our goal. It seems [...]
May
24
Fri
12:30 pm
Lunchtime Meditation – A Joyful Path @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
Lunchtime Meditation – A Joyful …
@ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 24 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunchtime meditations, from 12:30 to 1pm. $5 Donation Mondays: Simply Breathe [...]
5:30 pm
Wishfulfilling Jewel Tsog Puja @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
Wishfulfilling Jewel Tsog Puja
@ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 24 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
This is a weekly puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Centers which combines the Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa with a method for relying upon his [...]
7:00 pm
Foundation Program ~ Eight Steps to Happiness @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
Foundation Program ~ Eight Steps…
@ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Foundation Program (FP) is a unique structured study program that enables us to gain deeper understanding and experience of Buddhist teachings and to develop [...]
May
25
Sat
9:00 am
Offering to the Spiritual Guide @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
Offering to the Spiritual Guide
@ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Everyone is welcome and invited to join us for this beautiful prayer service. Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je [...]
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