LEARNING AND DISCUSSION
When you understand the genuine teaching of the Buddha, it will remove your suffering because from the teachings you understand the truths of impermanence and suffering. ―H.E.
Foundations of Tibetan Buddhism Book Discussion Group
Sundays 7:00–8:15pm
This practice group will offer teaching, discussion and meditation practice. We will discuss the basic philosophy and practice of Tibetan Buddhism with a weekly book discussion.
place: 113 S. Johnson Street, Iowa City, Suite #4
hosts: Naomi Bloom, Ellen Marie Lauricella
fee: none
previous experience: none needed
how to join: Drop-in. Join at any time.
Calming Mind Meditation & Discussion Group
Mondays 7:00–8:00pm
We are learning together to relax the mind and body thru meditation, discussion, and contemplation.
place: 113 S. Johnson Street, Iowa City, Suite #4
host: Joyce Janca
fee: none
previous experience: none needed
how to join: Drop-in. Join at any time.
Tara Meditation & Discussion Group
Thursdays 7:00-8:15pm
begins September 1
In this group we are learning together to develop an open heart and free mind thru meditation, discussion, and contemplation. Khenpo will lead a compassion-based practice - for instance Green Tara meditation. He will then give a short teaching on main aspects of compassion training in the Buddhist tradition.
place: 113 S. Johnson Street, Iowa City, Suite #4
teacher: Khenpo Thupsang
fee: none
previous experience: none needed
how to join: Drop-in. Join at any time.
Individual Instruction
If none of our regular meditation times or teachings fit into your schedule - or if you would like an individual orientation to the sangha - please contact us to make an appointment for individual instruction.
Please email if you are interested in individual instruction: sangha@milarepaiowa.org
place: 113 S. Johnson Street, Iowa City, Suite #4
fee: none
previous experience: none needed
how to join: Join at any time.