General Program Drop-in Classes

Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre offers many classes open to the public in many areas. These classes include instructions in meditation, the Kadampa Buddhist way of life and teachings relevant to developing a meaningful life. It is not necessary to convert to Buddhism to benefit from Buddha’s advice. By taking his teaching to heart and applying them in daily life, everyone can solve their daily problems and live a happier, more meaningful life.

Classes are offered at the following times and locations:

Wednesdays 7-9 pm	Begins Sept. 3, 2008	Akshobya Buddhist Centre	2120 Kensington Rd. NW
Mondays 7-9 pm	Begins Sept 15., 2008	Deer Park United Church	77 Deerpoint Rd. SE
Tuesdays 7-9 pm	Begins Sept. 9, 2008	Canmore Civic Centre	Canmore
Wednesdays 2.30-4 pm	Begins Sept. 3, 2008	Yoga.dot.calm Studio	3217 380 Canyon Meadows Dr.
Tuesdays 7-9 pm	Begins Sept. 9, 2008	Okotoks Public Library	Okotoks

Tuesday class in Canmore and Wednesday class at Akshobya Centre are taught by our Resident Teacher, Kelsang Dema. Jason Barlow teaches the Okotoks class, Jane Sponiar teaches at Yoga.dot.calm Studio and Heather Pysklywec teaches at the Deer Park United Church. Teachers from our Teacher Training Program substitute from time to time.

"The purpose of the General Program is to introduce basic Buddhist view, meditation, and action, and various other teachings and practices, all within the Mahayana Buddhist tradition of Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa, which help the practitioner deepen his or her knowledge and experience of Buddhism." -from the NKT-IKBU Internal Rules