# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Modern Buddhism: Weekly Meditation Class in St. Petersburg
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 07 Jan, 2026 at 07:45 pm
- **Event Description**: ?‍♀️ Introduction to Modern Buddhism & Meditation

Although the practices taught by Buddha may at first seem unfamiliar to modern people, when approached patiently and sincerely, his advice for attaining true happiness proves timeless and universally relevant.

This multi-week series is open to both beginners and experienced meditators. Each class includes guided meditation and contemplation on essential Buddhist concepts, using the book How to Transform Your Life: A Blissful Journey by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

? Weekly Schedule
Wednesday, January 7: Who Was Buddha & What Is Meditation?
Wednesday, January 14: No class (visiting teacher at KMC Tampa Bay, Safety Harbor)
Wednesday, January 21: Understanding the Mind
Wednesday, January 28: Rebirth
Wednesday, February 4: Death
Wednesday, February 11: Karma
Wednesday, February 18: Samsara

? Cost:
$10 general admission
$5 students (register at the door)
Free for members

✨ Attend one class or follow the full series
✨ No prior experience required
✨ A supportive space for reflection, insight, and inner peace
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-petersburg/modern-buddhism-weekly-meditation-class-in-st-petersburg/200029424271841
- **Event Categories**: meditation, workshops, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://meditationintampabay.org/product/stpete/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=st.+petersburg-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: St. Petersburg
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Burlington House, 1950 Burlington Ave N St. Petersburg, FL 33713
- **lat**: 27.77355
- **long**: -82.66009
- **full address**: Burlington House, 1950 Burlington Ave N St. Petersburg, FL 33713, 1950 Burlington Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33713-8031, United States, St. Petersburg

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Kadampa Meditation Center Tampa Bay (https://allevents.in/org/kadampa-meditation-center-tampa-bay/26183452)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 07 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Burlington House, 1950 Burlington Ave N St. Petersburg, FL 33713, 1950 Burlington Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33713-8031, United States, St. Petersburg
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Kadampa Meditation Center Tampa Bay
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meditation, workshops, health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Modern Buddhism: Weekly Meditation Class in St. Petersburg ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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