Exploring Buddhism
Based on the book, "How To Transform Your Life"
With Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45pm, Jan 21 - Feb 18
at the Orléans Public Library,
1705 Orléans Boulevard
Cost: $15 per class - Free for members
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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 21: A Buddhist approach to peace
Jan 28: What is consciousness?
Feb 4: How our mind continues after death
Feb 11: Embracing change
Feb 18: Karma - How our intentions change our world
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.
Scroll down for registration instructions
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"
Orleans Exploring Buddhism
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