Exploring Buddhism
based on the book "How to Transform Your Life"
With Gen Thekchen, alternate Thursday mornings
Jan 22 - March 19
10:00-11:15am
at St. Paul's United Church
25 Gore St. West
Cost: $15 per class
Register online in advance, or at the door. See registration at the bottom of this page.
In these meditation classes, you will learn the foundations of Buddhist philosophy and meditation practice, which can help us maintain a positive perspective on life and approach everyday challenges with greater clarity and calm. These teachings are based on the book “How to Transform Your Life” by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
The classes offer step-by-step guidance on the Buddhist path to inner peace in a way that is accessible and practical for everyone, regardless of background or experience.
These classes each include 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
Jan 22: A Buddhist approach to peace
Feb 5: What is consciousness?
Feb 19: How our mind continues after death
Mar 5: Embracing change
Mar 19: Karma - How our intentions change our world
Each class is self-contained, so you're welcome to join at any time. No previous experience with meditation is necessary. You don’t need to bring anything with you, since we sit in chairs to meditate. However, you're welcome to bring a meditation cushion to sit on, if you prefer.
Everybody is welcome!
Calm Mind, Busy Life
With Gen Thekchen, alternate Thursday mornings
April 2 - June 11
10:00-11:15am
at St. Paul's United Church
25 Gore St. West
Cost: $15 per class, or $75 for the 6-class series.
Register online in advance, or at the door. See registration at the bottom of this page.
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 will include two guided meditations and a practical talk on meditation. After each class, there is time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so you're welcome to join at any time. No previous experience with meditation is necessary.
Everybody is welcome!
Schedule
April 2 - Maintaining peace in and out of meditation
April 16 - Setting our intentions
April 30 - The art of contentment
May 14 - Dealing with daily drama
May 28 - Facing problems calmly
June 11 - Opening the Heart without losing control
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 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.
Click below to sample Gen Thekchen's teaching.
Registration:
Pre-register or register at the door. We accept debit, credit or cash. We are unable to accept $100 bills.
Cost: $15 per class, or $75 for the six-class series
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