The Tilopa Kadampa Buddhist Centre is offering bi-weekly meditation classes at the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery.

Classes are suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators.

During the classes the teacher, Gen Kelsang Delek, will explain how to meditate and will give practical instructions on how to use meditation and Buddhist understanding to reduce stress and other problems encountered in daily life.

The classes are self-contained so participants can drop in any week.

Upcoming class topics include:

. Feb. 14 - How to create happiness

. Feb. 28 - Turning attachment into love

. March 13 - Turning anger into patience

. March 27 - Turning depression into hope

Classes run from 7 to 8: 30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery, 1710-56th St.

It costs $10 per class.

For more information visit http: //tilopa.org or call 604-221-2271.