INTRODUCTORY: Open to all — no prior knowledge or experience required; no registration required
WHEN: Sundays January 6th, 20th, 27th and Feb 3rd, 10th, 17th - 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.; please check Calendar to confirm
WHERE: The Guhyasamaja Center, 10875 Main Street, Unit 108, Fairfax, VA
FACILITATOR: Ven. Dondrub
This discussion group will explore a variety of introductory topics suitable for all. Classes will center around a group conversation on short readings combined with both silent and guided meditations. We will be framing our discussions around "Freedom Through Understanding" by Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Freedom through Understanding covers the purpose of meditation, bodhicitta, the importance of motivation, the practice of tong-len the short-comings of negative mental states, among other topics. Copies will be provided for free at the center, there's no reading for the first class.
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SUGGESTED DONATION
We humbly offer you the opportunity to practice generosity by helping to make the Buddha's teachings available in our community. If you're able, please make a donation for classes and other events — it's even tax deductible!
Suggested donations for both members and non-members are listed below, but please — give what you're comfortable with!
Members: $8
Non-Members: $10
You have the option of dropping cash or check into the donation box onsite (don't forget to grab a tax receipt!). You can also make a one-time donation online using the button below; repeat as often as you like! All donations made to The Guhyasamaja Center via our website are processed by PayPal. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the center's Privacy Policy and Donation Payment Terms & Conditions.
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Don't forget to rejoice in your good deeds and dedicate the positive potential generated to the completion of something spiritually meaningful to you!
If you'd like to contribute but are unable to make a financial donation, please don't worry — no one will ever be turned away for financial reasons! And there are many other ways you can help support the teachings.
For more information about all our funds and special projects in need of financial support, the center's donation policy, tax deductible information, membership details, volunteer opportunities and other ways you can support the center, please visit our Practicing Generosity page.
