Practical Advice for a Meaningful Life

Sundays, 3:00-4:30pm

St. Paulʼs United Church, 62 Peter Street North, Orillia

 Why do we do what we do? Life today is busy and complicated, sometimes feeling empty and meaningless. Buddha taught that the way to find meaning in our life is to deepen our compassion and wisdom, and to benefit others. In these classes we will explore this in a very practical way. We will see how our own views and intentions make an activity meaningful or not and, finally, determine whether we are happy…or not! Everyone is welcome. Each class is self-contained so drop in anytime.

Introduction

Sept 9:         What is a meaningful life?

Everyday things: how to find meaning in…

Sept 16:       Eating

Sept 23:      Our job

Sept 30:      Our money and possessions

Oct 7:          Relaxation

Oct 14,21:   No classes

Relationships: how to find meaning in…

Oct 28:        Friendships

Nov 4:         Difficult relationships

Nov 11:        The world of ‘strangers’

Life’s inevitabilities: how to find meaning in…

Nov 18:       No class

Nov 25:       Ill health

Dec 2:          Grief and loss

Dec 9:          ‘Successes’ and ‘failures’

How to find meaning in…

Dec 16:         The holiday season

$10 per class