Tuesday Evening Classes
with Gen Kelsang Thekchen at KMC Ottawa
The Art of Letting Go
Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30pm
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Thekchen
at KMC Ottawa
879 Somerset Street West
Cost: $15 per class, free for members
The Art of Letting Go
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 series, 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. After each class there is time for questions.
Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any time. No previous experience with meditation is necessary. You don’t need to bring anything with you, and the meditation is conducted on chairs (though you are welcome to bring a cushion if you prefer).
Jan 21 ~ Letting Go of Anxiety
Jan 28 ~ Letting Go of Hurt Feelings
Feb 4 ~ Letting Go of the Need for Control
Feb 11 ~ Letting Go of Negative self talk
Feb 18 ~ Letting Go of Ego
The Tuesday evening classes are taught by 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 25 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 on the arrow below.
Tuesday Evening Classes
As conscientious Dharma practitioners, we should observe our own shortcomings instead of being preoccupied with those of other people.