Talk & Guided Meditation: The Art of Transforming Adversity

Schedule

Fri Nov 21 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Wilson Center, Augustana College 3750 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201, United States | Rock Island, IL

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Every living being has the same basic wish – to be happy and to avoid suffering. But how are we able to do this, when life can be so difficult at times? Can our loneliness, fears, obstacles, and worries themselves be fuel for our growth and development?
Buddha teaches that in order to change our world, we first have to examine and change our own mind. Contained within Buddha’s teachings is a special set of instructions called Lojong, or Training the Mind, which show us how to transform whatever circumstances we meet, whether good or bad, into opportunities for spiritual growth.
Monthly topics
Sept. 19: Freedom from Worry
Oct. 24: Alone but not Lonely
Nov. 21: Fear or Fearlessness
Dec. 19: Gather all Blame into One
Registration details
Cost: $15 per class; free for members
Discount when you register for all 4 classes: $50
Register online or at the door – drop-ins always welcome!
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Where is it happening?

Wilson Center, Augustana College 3750 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center

Host or Publisher Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center

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