Meditation
& the art of
feeling connected
with Buddhist monk
Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Wednesday evening October 7
7-8:30pm
at Arnprior Public Library
21 Madawaska St, Arnprior
Cost: $20
Register online or at the door - see online 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 in which we're 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 public talk, 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.
This public talk will include a clear presentation of meditations to develop inner peace, improve concentration and open the heart of love and compassion. Everyone is welcome!
Five weekly guided meditation classes
with Gen Thekchen
Wednesday evenings, Oct 14 - Nov 11
7-8:15pm
at Galilee Retreat Centre (in Martha's Place)
398 John St N, Arnprior
Cost: $15 per class ($10 for students under 25), or $60 for the series of 5 classes
These 5 weekly classes at Galilee will explore profoundly beneficial meditation methods to feel connected with others and at peace with everyone the and the world at large. Each class is stand-alone too, so you don't have to attend all five. Open to everyone.
Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a different topic. There is time for Q&A and and you can stay for refreshments to speak with the Teacher after the class.
Class Schedule & Topics
Oct 14: Connecting with Yourself
Building inner peace and self-acceptance as the foundation for all connections.
Oct 21: Connecting with Others
Opening your heart to friendship, community, and reducing loneliness.
Oct 28: Connecting with Family
Healing relationships and finding joy in those closest to you.
Nov 4: Connecting with Love
Cultivating unconditional love, compassion, and meaningful bonds.
Nov 11: Connecting with the Sacred
Discovering purity, beauty, and the divine within everyday life.
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Thekchen is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. He has been a Kadampa Buddhist monk and Teacher under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 30 years. He is well known for his ability to present Buddha's teachings in a simple, profound, practical and often humorous way, making them easy to put into practice in everyday life.
To listen to a great podcast teaching by Gen Thekchen, click on the arrow below.
Registration
$15 per class ($10 for students under 25), or $60 for the series of 5 classes (at Galilee Retreat Centre)
Pre-register below or at that door. We accept debit, credit and cash but we are unable to accept $100 bills.
Arnprior Public Talk and Weekly Classes
As conscientious Dharma practitioners, we should observe our own shortcomings instead of being preoccupied with those of other people.