Tuesday Evening Classes
with Gen Kelsang Thekchen at KMC Ottawa
The Meditation Toolkit
a 6-week series of classes
with Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Tuesday evenings, 7-8:15pm
from Sept. 2 to Oct. 7
at KMC Ottawa, 879 Somerset Street West
Cost: $15 per individual class, or $80 for the series of 6 classes
The Meditation Toolkit
with Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Meditation calms the mind, brings focus, and helps us develop inner strength and a sense of joy. To experience these benefits, we need to meditate effectively. In this 6-week series, we’ll explore the essential building blocks of successful meditation - how to stay motivated, how to choose and focus on an object of meditation, how to improve mindfulness and concentration - and ultimately, how to experience the fruits of ancient Buddhist wisdom.
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, and refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome!
Sept 2 ~ The Joy of Meditation
Sept 9 ~ Finding Your Point of Focus
Sept 16 ~ The Key is Mindfulness
Sept 23 ~ Freedom from Distractions
Sept 30 ~ Wisdom > Intelligence
Oct 7 ~ The Power of Visualization
This series will be taught by Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Thekchen, who is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. He has been a Kadampa Buddhist monk and Teacher under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 30 years. He is well known for his ability to present Buddha's teachings in a simple, profound, practical and often humorous way, making them easy to put into practice in everyday life.
To listen to a great clip of a teaching by Gen Thekchen, click on the arrow below.
Cost: $15 per class, or $80 for the series of 6 classes. Please note we are unable to accept $100 bills.
Register online in advance, or at the door.
Tuesday Evening Class
As conscientious Dharma practitioners, we should observe our own shortcomings instead of being preoccupied with those of other people.