Think Better, Feel Better
with Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 7:45 pm
Oct 22 & 29, Nov 5, 12 & 19
at the Orléans Public Library,
1705 Orléans Boulevard
Cost: $15 per class
A powerful truth to understand is that our thoughts shape our world. They influence how we feel, how we experience ourselves and others, and ultimately how we navigate life. By learning to think in healthier ways, we can naturally begin to feel better—gaining the inner strength to handle daily challenges and the ability to support those around us with greater understanding and compassion.
These are drop-in classes, so you can attend any or all of them. Each class includes 2 guided meditations and a practical talk. Everyone is welcome!
Please note, there won't be a class on Wed Oct 15.
Oct 22: Introduction to the Mind
Oct 29: Changing our Relationship with our Thoughts and Feelings
Nov 5: Understanding Negative Thoughts
Nov 12: Overcoming Negative Thinking
Nov 19: Maintaining Peaceful Feelings in Difficult Situations
Register online in advance (see below), or at the door.
Transforming Conflict
with Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 7:45 pm
Nov 26, Dec 3, Dec 10 & Dec 17
at the Orléans Public Library,
1705 Orléans Boulevard
Cost: $15 per class, or $50 for the 4-class series
Transform how you navigate life's challenges with our four-week series, "Transforming Conflict." Rooted in timeless Kadampa Buddhist wisdom, this course will explain how outer conflict begins within and that real, lasting peace can be found by training your own mind. Each week, through practical teachings and guided meditations, you will learn to replace reactive anger with patient acceptance, cultivate compassion, and take authentic responsibility for your part in relationships. Move beyond simply managing conflicts to transforming them into powerful opportunities for personal growth and inner harmony. Discover a truly skillful and peaceful way of engaging with the world.
These are drop-in classes, so you can attend any or all of them. Each class includes 2 guided meditations and a practical talk. Everyone is welcome!
Register online in advance (see below), or at the door.
Schedule
Nov 26 ~ Your Inner Battle - The Cause of Conflict
Dec 3 ~ Responding with Patience, not Reacting with Anger
Dec 10 ~ Compassion for All: The Other Person’s Story
Dec 17 ~ Bringing Peace Home for the Holidays
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.
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As conscientious Dharma practitioners, we should observe our own shortcomings instead of being preoccupied with those of other people.