The Art of Feeling Connected
with Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45pm,
from September 30 to November 4
at the Orléans Public Library,
1705 Orléans Boulevard
Cost: $15 per class, or $75 for the 6-class series.
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Feeling joyful and connected to others is essential for our sense of wellbeing, inner peace, and happiness. However, even in a place like Orléans, 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 meditation series, 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.
Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Our class titles for this series will soon be announced.
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!
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 Freedom of Letting Go"
Orleans Classes
As conscientious Dharma practitioners, we should observe our own shortcomings instead of being preoccupied with those of other people.