Vajrayogini Kadampa Buddhist Center
231 E Memory Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Parking located on City Place Dr by Mother's Market
Painful emotions such as anxiety, sadness, anger, or overwhelm are a part of life—but they don’t have to take over our mind. In this How to Manage Painful Feelings Kadampa Afternoon Retreat, you’ll learn practical, meditation-based methods to respond to difficult emotions with clarity, calm, and kindness.
Through guided meditations and accessible Buddhist teachings, you’ll discover how to create space around painful feelings, reduce inner struggle, and develop a more balanced, peaceful mind. These simple techniques can be used in everyday life, helping you feel more resilient and emotionally steady.
10:00am - 11:15am Session 1
11:45am - 1:00pm Session 2
Weekly Follow Up Classes:
Sundays at the Center May 17, 24, 31
Tuesdays at San Clemente May 19, 26, June 2
Wednesdays at Seal Beach May 20, 27, June 3
Thursdays at the Center May 21, 28
Everyone is welcome!
Kadam Amy Peng
Resident Teacher
Over the past 15 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.
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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