Think Better, Feel Better
a 6-week series of classes
with Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Tuesday evenings, 7-8:15pm
from Oct. 14 to Nov. 18
at KMC Ottawa, 879 Somerset Street West
Cost: $15 per class | Free for members
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 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!
Oct 14 ~ Introduction to the Mind
Oct 21 ~ How our Thoughts Shape Our World
Oct 28 ~ Changing our Relationship with our Thoughts and Feelings
Nov 4 ~ Understanding Negative Thoughts
Nov 11 ~ Overcoming Negative Thinking
Nov 18 ~ Maintaining Peaceful Feelings in Difficult Situations
Think Better Feel Better
Transforming Conflict
a 4-week series of classes
with Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Tuesday evenings, 7-8:15pm
from Nov. 25 to Dec. 16
at KMC Ottawa, 879 Somerset Street West
Cost: $15 per class | $50 for entire series | Free for members
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 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!
Schedule
Nov 25 ~ Your Inner Battle - The Cause of Conflict
Dec 2 ~ Responding with Patience, not Reacting with Anger
Dec 9 ~ Compassion for All: The Other Person’s Story
Dec 16 ~ Bringing Peace Home for the Holidays
These classes will be taught by our 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 $50 for the series of 4 classes. Please note we are unable to accept $100 bills.
Register online in advance, or at the door.
Transforming Conflict
As conscientious Dharma practitioners, we should observe our own shortcomings instead of being preoccupied with those of other people.