When our mind is focused on a virtuous object like love, patience and compassion we are meditating. When we are meditating our mind is peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy and joyful. 

“When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within. This feeling of contentment and well-being helps us to cope with the busyness and difficulties of daily life. ” — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

November 5 — Meditation: Focus Appropriately and Create Joy

November 12 — Focusing our Mind Appropriately

November 19 — Going Beyond Loneliness: We Are Interconnected

November 26 — No Class Due to Thanksgiving Holiday

You don't need to be Buddhist to benefit from these practical teachings. Each 30 min class includes a brief teaching and meditation. Classes can be attended individually or as a series.

The Wednesday night meditation classes are taught by Kathy Ryan at the COhatch in Carmel, IN and John Hammond at the COhatch in Broad Ripple, IN. This series is based on the bookHow to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.