Perth Branch Classes
Every two weeks on Thursday mornings
with Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Drop-in Meditation Classes
with Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Thursday mornings every two weeks, 10:00-11:15am
at St. Paul's United Church
25 Gore St. West
Cost: $15 per drop-in class. Free for monthly support members.
You can register in advance or at the door.
The Art of Letting Go
Do you ever find yourself stuck in cycles of negative thinking, even when you want to let them go? In these meditation classes, you'll discover practical techniques to let go of negative minds and break free from self-limiting thoughts. These methods will empower you to cultivate an inner space of clarity and happiness, helping you become a more positive, confident, and resilient person.
This six-week course, grounded in Kadampa Buddhism, will focus on practical and spiritual ways to cultivate the art of letting go. Each week will offer teachings and meditations specifically tailored to the needs of busy city living, encouraging an exploration into how letting go can be a means of emotional healing, personal growth and spiritual awakening.
These classes include two guided meditations and a talk on letting go of what’s holding us back from our spiritual and personal growth. After each class there is time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any time. No previous experience with meditation is necessary. You don’t need to bring anything with you, and the meditation is conducted on chairs (though you are welcome to bring a cushion if you prefer).
Class Schedule
Thursdays, every two weeks: 10:00 to 11:15am
Jan 23 ~ Letting go of overthinking
Feb 6 ~ Letting go of Anxiety
Feb 20 ~ Letting go of Hurt Feelings
Mar 6 ~ Letting go of the Need for Control
Mar 20 ~ Letting go of Negative Self Talk
Apr 3 ~ Perth Letting go of Ego
These classes are taught by Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Thekchen, who is a Kadampa Buddhist monk & senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. He has been a Teacher under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 25 years. Gen Thekchen has taught widely in Canada and in the UK, and is now the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa. He is well known for his ability to present Buddha's teachings in a practical, profound and often humorous way, making them very accessible and easy to practise in everyday life.
To hear a sample of a teaching with Gen Thekchen, click on the arrow below.
Perth Branch Class
As conscientious Dharma practitioners, we should observe our own shortcomings instead of being preoccupied with those of other people.