Almonte Branch Classes
Once-a-month on Saturdays
11am-12:15pm
Drop-in Meditation Classes in Almonte
11am-12:15pm
Monthly on Saturdays: Sept 21, Oct 5, Nov 2 & Dec 7
at Almonte United Church
106 Elgin Street, Almonte, Ontario
Cost: $15 per class. Free for monthly support members.
You can register in advance or at the door.
Living in the Moment
Often we can find that our mind oscillates between dwelling on the past or being anxious about the future. This mental busyness takes us away from the present, prevents us from enjoying the simple things in life, and makes it very difficult to connect with the peace and happiness that we have the potential to experience in every single moment.
This 4 class series will explain Buddhist meditation and practical ways to help to let go of our busy thoughts and to experience the lightness and joy that comes through the practice of mindfulness and living in the moment. This course is suitable for everyone.
Each class includes 2 guided meditations and a teaching. You can attend any or all of these great classes - each class is self-contained. Everybody is welcome!
Class schedule & topics (all classes from 11am to 12:15pm)
Saturday Sept 21 – Meditation ~ Learning the basics
Saturday Oct 5 – Staying in the Now
Saturday Nov 2 – Accepting what is
Saturday Dec 7 – The illusion of the present moment
Class Venue
The venue for this class is Almonte United Church, located at 106 Elgin Street in Almonte. This venue is accessible, and there is free parking available.
The Teacher for the classes on Sept. 21 and Dec. 7 is Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Thekchen, who is a Kadampa Buddhist monk & senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. 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 great sample teaching with Gen Thekchen, please click on the arrow below.
The Teacher for the classes on Oct. 5 and Nov. 2 is Kadampa Teacher Toolika Rastogi, who has been studying and practising Buddhist teachings and meditation for many years. Toolika's teachings are very uplifting and practical, and she enjoys giving her experience and understanding to others.
Registration:
Pre-register or register at the door.
$50.00 4-Class Cards are available at the door (only) as they are physical cards.
Attend these classes, and all of our other weekly classes, either in person or by live-stream, by conveniently becoming a monthly support member: Click to become a member.
As conscientious Dharma practitioners, we should observe our own shortcomings instead of being preoccupied with those of other people.