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Basic Buddhism
With Kadam Amy Peng
Based on Introduction to Buddhism by the contemporary Buddhist meditation master and scholar, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Beginning with Buddha’s life story, this concise guide explains the essential elements of the Buddhist way of life, such as understanding the mind, rebirth, karma and ultimate truth, and what it means to be a Buddhist.
Meditation is explained clearly and simply as a tool for developing qualities such as inner peace, love and patience. The emphasis throughout is on the practical application of Buddhist ideas and practice to finding solutions to everyday problems.
Mar 18 (Wed) Who was Buddha
Mar 20 (Fri) What is Karma
Mar 21 (Sat) The Mind, Past and Future Lives
Mar 23 (Mon) Precious Human Life
Mar 25 (Wed) Offering to the Spiritual Guide * 7-8:45pm *
Mar 27 (Fri) What is Meditation
Mar 28 (Sat) Buddhist Way of Life
Mar 30 (Mon) Meditation on Death
Anyone interested in Buddhism and meditation will feel enriched and inspired by this course.
Breathing Meditation
Teaching
Discussion and Concluding Meditation
Drop in Anytime | Everyone is welcome.
Kadam Amy Peng
Resident Teacher
Over the past 20 years, Kadam Amy Peng has taught at Kadampa centers in Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Monica & Palm Springs. In June of 2025, she accepted the role of Resident Teacher of Vajrayogini Kadampa Buddhist Center. Kadam Amy completed the 2018 Intensive Teacher Training Program at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in Ulverston, England. With warmth and sincerity, Kadam Amy shows the joy of integrating Buddha’s teachings into daily life and is an inspiring example of modern Kadampa Buddhist practitioner.
Vajrayogini Kadampa Buddhist Center
231 E Memory Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Parking is located on City Place Dr by Mother’s Market, just around the corner.
ON-GOING • DROP-IN ANYTIME
This class is designed to help those looking for Buddhist wisdom to help with stress relief and relaxation, as well as those interested in exploring the nature of the mind, and pursuing the Buddhist path. It is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
A typical class consists of a guided relaxation meditation, a teaching based on the meditation topic, and a final contemplative meditation. Although classes are given in a series, they can be taken individually, as each class topic is self-contained.
There is no physical exercise, yoga, or stretching involved.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of belief; you do not need to be Buddhist to attend. No pre-registration necessary.
949-350-3312
info@MeditateInOC.org
Vajrayogini Kadampa Buddhist Center
231 E Memory Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Parking is located on City Place Dr by Mother’s Market, just around the corner.
231 E. Memory Lane
Santa Ana, CA 92705
info@MeditateInOC.org
(949) 350-3312
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