Meditation
& the art of
feeling connected
with Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30pm
from September 1 to October 6
at KMC Ottawa, 879 Somerset Street West
Cost: $15 per class | $75 for the 6-class series
Register online or at the door - see online registration at the bottom of this page.
Feeling joyful and connected to others is essential for our sense of wellbeing, inner peace, and happiness. However, even in a city like Ottawa, surrounded by people, a sense of connection can be elusive, leaving us feeling isolated even in an age of ‘connectivity’.
Connection is something we experience in the mind, and therefore it is a feeling that needs to be cultivated by the mind. In this meditation series, we will explore simple but powerful meditations that gently open the heart and create a genuine feeling of connection with others. We discover a natural warmth and openness from within, allowing us to enjoy life more fully and find greater meaning and purpose.
Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A, and refreshments after the class with a chance to chat with the Teacher & others.
Class Schedule & Topics
Sept 1: Connecting with Yourself
Building inner peace and self-acceptance as the foundation for all connections.
Sept 8: Connecting with Others
Opening your heart to friendship, community, and reducing loneliness.
Sept 15: Connecting with Family
Healing relationships and finding joy in those closest to you.
Sept 22: Connecting with Love
Cultivating unconditional love, compassion, and meaningful bonds.
Sept 29: Connecting with the Sacred
Discovering purity, beauty, and the divine within everyday life.
October 6: Feeling Deeply Connected
Living with a sense of interconnectedness, purpose, and lasting inner connection.
Please note that on Tuesday evenings from June 30 to August 18, Steve Grover will teach a summer series of Tuesday classes called Modern Buddhism - click here for more info . Then, on Tuesday August 25 from 7-8:30pm there will be a special Free Event / Public Talk called Buddhism 101 - click here for more info.. On Tues. Sept. 1, Meditation & the Art of Feeling Connected begins.
We hope to see you over the summer and in September!
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
You can purchase the new series "The Art of Feeling Connected" for a discounted price of $75 for the 6 class series. Click below to book for individual classes or for the series.
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.