The Power of a Calm Mind
With Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45pm,
from February 25 to April 1
at the Orléans Public Library,
1705 Orléans Boulevard
Cost: $15 per class, or $75 for the 6-class series.
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We all have such busy lives and often feel pulled in different directions. This doesn’t mean our mind needs to be so busy. It’s possible to accomplish many things each day while keeping a peaceful positive mind. This series will explore practical ways to keep a peaceful mind in daily life as well as how to use difficulties as opportunities for spiritual growth.
Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk. These are drop-in classes, so you can attend any or all of them.
After each class, there is time for Q&A. Everyone is welcome!
Schedule
Feb 25 - Maintaining peace in and out of meditation
Mar 4 - Setting our intentions
Mar 11 - The art of contentment
Mar 18 - Dealing with daily drama
Mar 25 - Facing problems calmly
April 1 - Opening the Heart without losing control
These classes are taught by our 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 30 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 below.
REGISTRATION
Pre-register online or at the door. We accept debit, credit or cash. We are unable to accept $100 bills.
Cost: Single classes - $15
or $75 for the new 6-class series "The Power of a Calm Mind"
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