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Dharma Joy of Enlightenment Buddhist Meditation and Study Center of Anchorage

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740 West 47 Avenue, Suite 10
907-770-0297
The Dharma Joy of Enlightenment Buddhist Meditation and Study Center of Anchorage is the first center to present the teachings of the new lineage of American Vajrayana Buddhism.  All new students begin with the simple practice of shamatha meditation, a formless meditation in which one's breath is the object of focus, rather than on complicated visualizations and recitations.  This practice is the first very important step in learning to make friends with one's own mind. From that attitude of friendliness towards oneself, one is able to reach out with genuine warmth towards the whole world.   The Buddhist Center also offers courses in Basic Buddhism, Mahayana Practices and Vajrayana.  Free meditation instruction is offered on Saturday mornings and all day meditation sessions are held which are open to the public.