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 25 and under)
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.
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!
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
Changing Our Perspectives
with Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30pm
from November 17 to December 15
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.
Most of the time we assume that happiness and suffering come from outside—from other people, our circumstances, or sheer luck. Kadampa Buddhism shows that this ordinary perspective is the root of our problems. By changing how we see ourselves, others, the causes of our experiences, and the nature of reality itself, we can transform our life from one of dissatisfaction into one of lasting inner peace. Drawing on the clear, practical instructions in books such as How to Transform Your Life, New 8 Steps to Happiness, and How to Solve our Human Problems, this five-week series offers a step-by-step path to shift our view and experience a more meaningful, happier 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.
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!
Schedule & Topics
November 17: Changing Our Perspective on Happiness
From looking outside to looking within
November 24: Changing Our Perspective on Others
From self-cherishing to cherishing others
December 1: Changing Our Perspective on Our Experiences
Understanding the law of karma
December 8: Changing Our Perspective on Reality
Appearance and emptiness
December 15: Changing Our Perspective on Problems
Transforming difficulties into the path
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,
"Changing Our Perspectives"
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.