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.
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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 - Please note the March 11 class is cancelled due to the freezing rain warning.
Mar 18 - The art of contentment
Mar 25 - Dealing with daily drama
April 1 - Facing problems calmly
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 - Please note the March 11 class is cancelled due to the freezing rain warning.
Mar 18 - The art of contentment
Mar 25 - Dealing with daily drama
April 1 - Facing problems calmly
The Art of Letting Go
with Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45pm,
from April 8 to May 13
at the Orléans Public Library,
1705 Orléans Boulevard
Cost: $15 per class, or $75 for the 6-class series.
Scroll down for registration instructions
Do you ever find yourself stuck in cycles of negative thinking, even when you want to let them go? In these meditation classes, you'll discover practical techniques to let go of negative minds and break free from self-limiting thoughts. These methods will empower you to cultivate an inner space of clarity and happiness, helping you become a more positive, confident, and resilient person.
This six-week course, grounded in Kadampa Buddhism, will focus on practical and spiritual ways to cultivate the art of letting go. Each week will offer teachings and meditations specifically tailored to the needs of busy city living, encouraging an exploration into how letting go can be a means of emotional healing, personal growth and spiritual awakening
These classes include two guided meditations and a talk on letting go of what’s holding us back from our spiritual and personal growth.
The classes are self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any time. No previous experience is required. You can book online or register in person on the day of the class.
Everyone is welcome!
Schedule
April 8 ~ Letting Go of Overthinking
April 15 ~ Letting Go of Anxiety
April 22 ~ Letting Go of Hurt Feelings
April 29 ~ Letting Go of the Need for Control
May 6 ~ Letting Go of Negative self talk
May 13 ~ Letting Go of Ego
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 Art of Letting Go"
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