Concentration -
Improving the Quality
of our Meditation
& our Life
with Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30pm
from October 13 to November 10
at KMC Ottawa, 879 Somerset St W
Cost: $15 per class ($10 for students under 25), or $60 for the 5-class series
Register at the door, or online - see online registration at the bottom of this page.
Strong concentration leads to strong meditation, which in turn empowers our spiritual practice to bring about real inner change and progress. In this series we will learn special techniques for overcoming distractions and developing deep absorption in our meditation. Through this we will come to strengthen our ability to improve our focus out of meditation as well. Applying these methods will assist us in every area of our life.
Each drop-in session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A, plus refreshments after the class, giving you an chance to chat with the Teacher & others.
Each class is self-contained, so you’re welcome to join at any time. Everybody is welcome.
Schedule & Topics
Oct 13: Concentration & the Power of Meditation
Oct 20: Letting Go of Overthinking
Oct 27: Mindfulness & Overcoming Distractions
Nov 3: How to Improve Concentration in Meditation
Nov 10: Mindfulness & Alertness in Everyday Life
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Thekchen 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 podcast teaching by Gen Thekchen, click on the arrow below.
Registration
Pre-register below or at that door.
Cost: $15 per class ($10 for students under 25), or $60 for the new 5-class series,
"Concentration ~ Improving the quality of our meditation & our life"
We are unable to accept $100 bills.
Tuesday Evening Class
As conscientious Dharma practitioners, we should observe our own shortcomings instead of being preoccupied with those of other people.