5326 E. Pima Street, Tucson, AZ 85712
Tel: 520-441-1617
Drop-In Classes - In Person
(Available online with membership)
New Mind, New World
Sunday Morning
10-11:15am
$15 (free for members)
7/21 The Wealth of Giving
7/28 The Value of a Humble Mind
8/4 Practical Advice for Making Relationships Work
8/11 How to Deal with Depression
8/18 Spiritual Meaning in Work 8/25 A Balanced Mind
These classes emphasize practical methods to use meditation and Buddhist teachings to make our lives more peaceful and happy. Class includes Prayers for World Peace, a guided meditation at the beginning and end, a Dharma teaching on a different topic each week, and time for Q&A.
Eight Step to Happiness
Tuesday evening
6:30-7:45pm
$15 (free for members)
7/23 The Magical Practice of Taking and Giving
7/30 The Supreme Good Heart - Bodhichitta
8/6 The True Nature of Reality
8/13 Seeking the Self
8/20 How do Things Actually Exist
8/27 Integrating Emptiness into Daily Life
These classes serve as a bridge between the Sunday classes and our structured study program - Foundation Program. Class includes Prayers for Meditation, and the teachings are usually based on a book or a series topic, though drop-ins are welcome as each class can function as a stand-alone subject.
Joyful Path of
Good Fortune
Thursday evening
6:30-7:45pm
$15 (free for members)
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7/25 Refuge from Life’s Sufferings
8/1 What is Karma?
8/8 The Four Noble Truths
8/15 Temporary Relief is not Good Enough
8/22 Delusions: The Cause of all Suffering
8/29 What Happens When We Die
These classes explain 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.
Simply Meditate
Saturday Morning
10-10:30am
$5 (free for members)
​7/20 Cherishing Others
7/27 Taking Away Suffering
8/3 Giving Happiness
8/10 Inner Peace
8/17 Pure Light
8/24 Inspiration​
These classes consist of simple guided breathing and visualization meditations that can be practiced by everyone. Each meditation is guided by an experienced Meditation teacher with simple intructions and plenty of time to focus on the meditation and experience inner peace.
In Your Neighborhood:
Green Valley/Sahuarita (In person only)
Simply Meditate: 30-minute guided meditations with senior practitioner Cynthia Elwood.
Wednesdays, 11-11:30am - Cost: Free
Location: Friends in Deed, 301 W Camino Casa Verde, Room A