ABOUT THE COURSEs
The aim overall is to present the Buddha's teachings in a systematic, yet open-minded way which makes them relevant to your life, regardless of your religious persuasion.
All classes except the meditation class have the same structure. We have assigned readings each week with study questions, which are designed to deepen your integration of the subject matter. We then use the questions as the basis for discussion and further clarification in the next class.
Participants are encouraged to read and prepare for class, but the readings
are brief and the discussions always lively, meaningful, and full of humor.
Join us!
Each class includes 15-30 minutes of meditation practice.
If you are in financial straits, discounts and scholarships are available for all courses. Please see Policies page.
Participants are encouraged to buy the texts by the first class.
The first class is free!
Palmo is available to speak at your school, business, club or church. Please see public talks page for details.
COURSES
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To Register
Please send your Name, Address, Phone and Course
you wish to attend to: palmo@anipalmo.org
First class is free*
Payment will be taken at the end of class for those
who decide to continue the course.
*Except for the series of talks at First Unitarian
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MEDITATION: The Joy of Living*
*Offered on the East and West sides of town.
Learn why meditation is important, how to meditate,
and receive basic Buddhist teachings using Yongey
Mingyur Rinpoche's delightful book as a guide. In this course we will explore the theory and practice of
meditation including Mindfulness of Breathing, Walking Meditation and analytical meditations on Impermanence, the Joy of Being Human, and more. Newcomers and experienced meditators all welcome.
This class offers an opportunity to learn meditation right from the beginning and also to deepen your own current practice and knowledge of the Buddhist path.
*We spend the first half-hour discussing the readings from the text and the next hour meditating in 20-minute sessions, interspersed with walking meditation.
Text: THE JOY OF LIVING by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Venue WEST:
Harmony Path School of Massage
20950 Center Ridge Road, Suite 201 | Rocky River, OH 44116
Day & Time: Sundays 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ......Fee: $120
Dates: Oct 31 | Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 | Dec 5, 12, 19
Please Note:
At this venue there are blankets to sit on the floor and chairs also, if needed.
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Venue EAST:
Plymouth Church UCC*
2860 Coventry Road | Shaker Hts., OH 44120
*Follow the signs to the Coffee House
Day & Time: Mondays 7:00 - 8:30 pm.......Fee: $120
Dates: Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Dec 6, 13, 20
Please Note: You must bring your own cushions to this venue. There are chairs if you cannot sit on the floor.
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wisdom and compassion:
Buddhist Perspectives on Living
Too often we feel stress as the obligations of family, work, and life accumulate. What might our lives look like if we could find wisdom, peace, and compassion for ourselves and others in the moment? Come and participate in this series of discussions and enrich your life and the lives of those around you.
All four talks will be held at First Unitarian Church in Shaker Hts.
Please scroll down for full details.
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November 2, 2010
how to be happy
Buddhist teachings on cultivating happiness
The Buddha's first teaching was all about how to overcome suffering. He spent the rest of his life teaching others how to be happy. Rather than something that comes by chance, happiness is something we can create the causes for, something we can cultivate.
In this presentation Palmo shares the Buddha's practical teachings for developing more happiness in our lives.
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November 16, 2010
understanding impermanence
The key to wisdom and well-being
Everything is impermanent--our possessions, relationships, life itself. Coming to terms with impermanence, even celebrating impermanence, is one of the major keys to wisdom and well-being. This is why the Buddha called the contemplation of impermanence the King of All Practices.
Learn how to use your understanding of impermanence to bring more peace and wisdom into your life.
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November 30 , 2010
KARMA: The law of Cause and Effect
How understanding cause and effect can empower our lives
The Buddha taught that positive actions bring happiness, while negative actions bring suffering. Understanding how this works means our suffering or happiness is in our own hands. We have the power to reduce the causes of suffering and increase the causes of happiness.
Being aware of the law of karma is also a powerful tool in developing compassion for ourselves and others.
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(c) C. Rybicki 2008
December 14, 2010
the four immeasurables
Love, compassion, joy and equanimity
Immeasurable love is to have love for all beings without exception. Boundless compassion is to have no limits on who receives our compassion. Sympathetic joy, an antidote to jealousy, is to generate happiness for others when they are successful and happy. Equanimity, the ability to cultivate non-distinction between those we are close to and those who are distant, is what makes it all possible.
In this session we will discuss how to practice the Four Immeasurables in our lives.
Venue for all four dates:
The First Unitarian Church of Cleveland
21600 Shaker Blvd. | Shaker Hts., OH 44122
Day & Time: Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:00 pm ......
Fee: $30/four sessions prepaid or $10/session at the door
Dates: Nov 2, 16, 30 | Dec 14
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INTRODUCTION TO TIBETAN BUDDHIST PRACTICE (Level I)
"A favorite of Tibetans and recommended by the Dalai Lama, this practical guide to inner transformation introduces the fundamental spiritual practices common to all Tibetan Buddhist traditions." The Words of My Perfect Teacher, the text for this course, covers a wide range of subjects including karma, taking refuge, mandala, and how to recognize an authentic spiritual teacher.
Whether you are simply curious about the Buddhist path or are ready to begin your practice, you will benefit from Introduction to Tibetan Buddhist Practice. This is a year-long course taught in quarterly installments, but participants are not obliged to commit to the entire program.
Newcomers welcome!
Text:
THE WORDS OF MY PERFECT TEACHER by Patrul Rinpoche
Translated by the Padmakara Translation Group
Published by Shambhala; Revised edition (1998)
*Please be sure to buy the text by the first class and to get this latest edition.
Venue:
River's Edge: A Place for Reflection and Action
3430 Rocky River Drive | Cleveland, OH 44111
Day & Time: Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm......Fee: $99
Dates: Nov 4, 11, 18 | Dec 2, 9, 16
(No class on November 25, Thanksgiving)
To Register: For this class only, please register through River's Edge
by calling (216) 688-1111 or through their website.
*If you have any questions, please contact Palmo at palmo@anipalmo.org
