879 Somerset Street West, Ottawa

Awakening the Buddha Within

Buddhism teaches that each of us has the wisdom, love, compassion and power of a Buddha within, yet this remains untapped.  This series of teachings and meditations will help us awaken that potential by revealing the trainings of a Bodhisattva.  A Bodhisattva is a friend of the world who out of compassion for all living beings, strives to awaken the Buddha within.  The path of the Bodhisattva is contained within a practice called the six perfections. In this series we will learn how to develop the best intentions for benefiting others; love and compassion and then we will learn how to practice six trainings; giving, moral discipline, patience, effort, concentration and wisdom both in & out of meditation. This is essential advice for those wishing to follow a way of life characterized by greater empathy and compassion for others.   These classes are suitable for everyone. 

Each class includes 2 guided meditations and a teaching.  Refreshments are served afterwards with an opportunity to discuss and ask questions. You can attend any or all of these great classes - each class is self-contained. Everybody is welcome!

Please note: This series of classes is a repeat of the topic taught on Tuesday evenings, 7 to 8:30pm at Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa, with Gen Kelsang Thekchen.  Please click here for more info about the Tuesday evening classes.

Class topics - Thursdays, 11am to 12:30pm

Nov 14 – Compassion in action - The Art of Giving

Nov 21 – Protecting our mind from negativity

Nov 28 - Remaining calm in difficult circumstances

Dec 5 – Training in concentration

Dec 12  – Realizing the dream-like nature of reality