with Karla Hassenstein
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
($10 per class)


The Happiness Course

Buddha’s teachings give us a swift and direct method to help us to attain the happiness that we all long for, and that is our actual nature. During this course, based on the special arrangement of meditations known as lam rim, we will learn how to connect to our potential for inner peace, love and freedom and begin our journey to a happiness we hardly knew existed.

The Happiness of Security

Feeling secure is an essential component of being peaceful and happy. However, too often we seek security in institutions and relationships that are unstable. So where does real security come from? Buddha taught that a stable mind of inner peace is the real security that will never let us down. In this course we will explore those lam rim meditations that culminate in the mind of going for refuge. With this deep internal security we will experience continuous happiness and meaning in ourselves, our relationships and in everything we do.

Nov 2           Attaining Real Security
Nov 9           Freedom from Insecurity
Nov 16         Learning to be Loved
Nov 23         Daily Path to Happiness

Classes are held every week unless otherwise stated, titles TBA.
Talks and guided meditations suitable for everyone. The emphasis is on integrating Buddha's teachings into our lives. Beginners are welcome. Classes can be taken individually or as a series. No pre-registration required.

Location
The Barrow Mansion 83 Wayne Street (near Grove Street Station) (between Barrow Street and Jersey Avenue) Jersey City, New Jersey

Directions
From New York City: Take PATH train to Grove Street Station. Exit station onto Grove Street. Walk straight up Christopher Columbus Drive (Hard Grove Cafe on corner), towards the mural. Walk one block and make left onto Barrow Street. Continue on Barrow St. one block. Make right onto Wayne Street. Mansion is on left side of the block.

Contact
Call (212)924-6706 for more information.


Karla Hassenstein. Originally from Canada, Karla is the Assistant Admin Director at Chakrasambara Buddhist Center where she also helps facilitate the spiritual program at the Center. She currently is the branch teacher in Jersey City. In addition to studying and practicing on the Teacher Training Program at CBC Karla has also studied Buddhist Art at Nagarjuna Buddhist Center in England.

Buddhist Meditation Classes in Jersey City

Based in the traditions of Kadampa Buddhism, each class is structured to include a teaching, two meditations, a group discussion, and a questions and answers session.

No special clothing is required, and pre-registration is not necessary. This class is a branch of Chakrasambara Buddhist Center in New York.