Introduction to Meditation

This month, the Dromtonpa Buddhist Center is partnering with Indy Parks & Recreation to offer "Introduction to Meditation," a six-week course with teacher Kathy Ryan. The class runs on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., from June 16 to July 21, at the Broad Ripple Parks and Family Center. To register, call (317) 327-7161 or send an e-mail.

Upcoming Class: Learn to Meditate in Half a Day

Stressed out by the economy? Worried about your job? I can't give you job security, but I can tell you how to deal with the stress: by learning to relax.

On Saturday, Aug. 22, the Dromtonpa Buddhist Center is offering a three-hour meditation crash course (which seems a bit ironic, if you ask me). Taught by a Buddhist nun, the workshop will feature guided meditation, an information session and an opportunity for Q&A.

At $20, the course fits nicely into a recession-conscious budget. For more info, visit the center's Web site.

Moving: Dromtonpa Buddhist Center

The Dromtonpa Buddhist Center -- where I recently attended a meditation class -- is moving to new digs next weekend. The center is relocating from its awkward home in Fountain Square to a house on North Keystone Avenue, which should make the center more visible and convenient.

Interested in learning more about meditation? Check the center's Web site for a schedule of drop-in classes and guided meditation retreats.