The Art of Feeling Connected
With Gen Thekchen, alternate Thursday mornings
Sept 10 to Nov 19
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.
Feeling joyful and connected to others is essential for our sense of wellbeing, inner peace, and happiness. However, even in a place like Perth, surrounded by people, a sense of connection can be elusive, leaving us feeling isolated even in an age of ‘connectivity’.
Connection is something we experience in the mind, and therefore it is a feeling that needs to be cultivated by the mind. In this meditation series, we will explore simple but powerful meditations that gently open the heart and create a genuine feeling of connection with others. We discover a natural warmth and openness from within, allowing us to enjoy life more fully and find greater meaning and purpose.
Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Our class titles for this series will soon be announced.
Each class is self-contained, so you're welcome to join at any time. No previous experience with meditation is necessary.
Everybody is welcome!
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
Perth Branch
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As conscientious Dharma practitioners, we should observe our own shortcomings instead of being preoccupied with those of other people.