


Sat, Oct 17
|KMCC - Oak Park
The Art of Acceptance: Guided Meditation Workshop
Learn how to accept yourself, remain calm and flexible when facing difficult people and situations, and find true contentment that doesn’t depend on external circumstances. Everyone welcome!
Time & Location
Oct 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT
KMCC - Oak Park, 13 Harrison St, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
Details
In this meditation workshop Kadampa Teacher Dory Domanowski will explain simple and powerful Buddhist meditation and mindfulness techniques for developing patient acceptance: a state of mind that can remain calm, flexible and strong in the face of life's frustrations and hardships.
Discover why difficult people and situations have no real power to cause us problems, and how they can even help us develop peace of mind.
Learn how to accept yourself and improve relationships with others through patience and kindness.
Find true contentment and inner strength from a peaceful mind that doesn’t depend on external circumstances.
Gain confidence to deal with life challenges constructively.
Each session of this workshop will include practical instruction, guided meditation, and time for questions/discussion. No previous experience is necessary, and absolutely everyone is welcome!
Schedule
2:00 - 3:15pm: Teaching & Guided Meditation Session 1
break with refreshments
3:45 - 5:00pm: Teaching & Guided Meditation Session 2
Teacher
Kadampa teacher Dory Domanowski
Books & Materials
The following book(s) will be referenced. If you'd like to follow along, you can purchase copies from our bookstore or by clicking the book title.
Cost
$30
Monthly members:
Basic Members: $30
Standard Members: free
Benefactor Members: free
Please note: to receive a member discount, your membership must be active at the time the event takes place.
Refund policy. No one turned away for lack of funds; contact us to request financial accommodations.
Livestreaming
This in-person event is also available by livestream for monthly members. Register through the Livestreaming for Members page. Not a member? Learn more about our membership options here.
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Oct 17 Workshop
$30.00
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