Welcome
The Hampton Roads Sangha of Vajrayogini Buddhist Center is a community of spiritual friends offering the path of Kadampa Buddhism, a Mahayana Buddhist tradition. Kadampa Buddhism teaches a gentle and very practical path of self-improvement that allows us to find inner peace and happiness. It shows us how we can reduce our anger, greed, jealousy and other negative mind states and develop positive qualities such as loving kindness, compassion, and wisdom.
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Prayers with Meditation (Sundays 9:00am - 9:45am, Free - Donations Welcome)
Prayer creates a special mental environment so that our meditation practice can bear fruit and bring about a deep change of heart. Rejoicing in the virtuous qualities of Buddhas and wishing to emulate them ourselves, we receive their blessings of inspiration, ripening the latent seeds of wisdom and compassion in our own hearts. All our prayers and meditation practices are conducted in English with beautiful, easy-to-learn melodies and CD accompaniment. Listen to an audio sample.
We recommend that you arrive about ten minutes early to be seated and relaxed at the start of the session.
Introductory Classes (Sundays 10:00am - 11:30am or Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm, $7 per class)
We spend all day every day trying to be happy and solve our problems, yet still problems and unhappiness remain. Continuing with the meditations in The New Meditation Handbook, we will explore Buddha’s advice for finding true and lasting happiness from within.
Each General Program class includes a teaching, guided meditations, and time for Q&A. Each class is self-contained, but one can attend the entire series as well. No registration required, just drop in!
The topics we will explore in the series Happiness from a Different Source are:
- Shelter from the Storm
- Understanding Karma
- A Path to Freedom
- Ethics, Concentration, and Wisdom
Daycourse ~ Transformative Relationships (Saturday, July 19th, 2008 from 10:00am to 1:00pm, $25)
Relationships of all kinds are unparalleled opportunities for spiritual growth and transformation. The relationship with a Spiritual Guide is especially meaningful. American Buddhist monk Kelsang Menla will teach how to transform your relationships into ones that help you grow as a person and develop your wisdom and love:
- Seeing relationships as opportuntites for personal transformation
- Deeping your love for others in your life
- Learning how to transform difficulties into spiritual growth
- Considering the value of finding a Spiritual Guide
These teachings will be based on Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Everyone is welcome to attend regardless of previous experience.
Please email us at info@meditationinhamptonroads.org to let us know you’re coming. Walk-ins welcome, too! Pre-payment via PayPal is available below; otherwise, cash or check payment will be accepted at the door.
