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 10:30 am - Noon ......Fee: $180
Dates: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 | Mar 7, 14, 21
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: $150
Dates: Jan 4, 11, 25 | Feb 1, 8, 22 | Mar 1, 8, 15, 22
(No class: Jan 18, Feb 15)
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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January 12, 2010
THE COMPASSIONATE HEART
Overcoming obstacles to practicing compassion
Most everyone has the desire to be compassionate, but sometimes finds it difficult to practice. We may feel overwhelmed by our own problems, or frustrated by the people in our lives. This session is an opportunity to go beyond our inner obstacles toward developing a sincerely compassionate heart.
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January 26, 2010
calm abiding under pressure
Maintaining stillness in times of stress
We all feel better when our body and minds are calm and at ease. Yet, too often we find ourselves feeling anxious and short-tempered as the stresses of life, work, and family obligations build one upon the other.
In this session, Ani Palmo will be offering ways to calm the mind and create the space for stillness, even under stress.
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February 9, 2010
OVERCOMING ANGER
How to heal anger into compassion
The biggest obstacles to developing love and compassion are hatred and anger. Yet, these are mere habits we have developed over time. By developing our innate power of wisdom, patience, and compassion we can overcome the destructive force of anger which is harmful both to ourselves and others.
Learn the tools for generating a peaceful heart and becoming
a calmer person.
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February 23, 2010
transitionING
Coping with change in life and at the end of life
Death is the one thing we can be certain of, and the one thing for which we are least prepared. If we learn how to face the challenges of stress, change, and the unexpected with calm, wisdom and compassion now, we will be prepared for anything we may face in the future.
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: $10/session
Dates: Jan 12, 26 | Feb 9, 23
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the way of compassion (Level II)
This course is a four-part series taking an in-depth look at Pema Chodron's
fresh and approachable commentary to an astonishingly beautiful classic on compassion called The Way of the Bodhisattva. While exploring the various points raised in these texts, we will cover all the basics of the Buddhist path.
More importantly, we will use the material to foster peace and compassion
in our own lives.
Newcomers welcome!
Texts: (Please purchase both texts)
THE WAY OF THE BODHISATTVA by Shantideva
Translated by the Padmakara Translation Group | Published by Shambhala
(Get the latest version only, please.)
NO TIME TO LOSE: A Timely Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva
by Pema Chodron
Venue:
River's Edge: A Place for Reflection and Action
3430 Rocky River Drive | Cleveland, OH 44111
Day & Time: Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm......Fee: $198
Dates: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 | Mar 3, 10, 17, 24
To Register: For this class, please register through River's Edge
by calling (216) 688-1111 or through their website.
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Buddhism from the ground up (Level IV)*
If you want a thorough education in the foundations
of Buddhism, this class is for you. Buddhism from the
Ground Up is a one-year course taught in quarterly installments.
Treasury of Precious Qualities is an in-depth study of the entire Buddhist path, "an indispensable and trustworthy guide to anyone who has even the slightest interest in Buddhism." Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche
*We are currently on Level IV and so are not accepting new students to the class. However, if you are interested in joining this class, please contact Palmo to discuss.
Text: TREASURY OF PRECIOUS QUALITIES by Longchen Yeshe Dorje,
Kangyur Rinpoche
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: $182
Dates: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 25 | Mar 4, 11, 18, 25
(No class Feb 18)
To Register: For this class only, please contact Palmo first if you have not already completed Levels I-III. If you have completed those levels, then please register through River's Edge by calling (216) 688-1111 or by visiting their website.
If you have any questions, please contact Palmo at palmo@anipalmo.org
