Wakefield Branch Drop-in Classes
Fridays, once-a-month with
Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Fridays, 11am-12:15pm
Once-a-month:
Sept. 20, Oct. 18 & Nov. 22
Wakefield, Québec
Cost: $15 or $50 for a 4-class card. Free for monthly support members.
Register in advance or at the door when you arrive.
Living in the Moment
Often we can find that our mind oscillates between dwelling on the past or being anxious about the future. This mental busyness takes us away from the present, prevents us from enjoying the simple things in life, and makes it very difficult to connect with the peace and happiness that we have the potential to experience in every single moment.
This series will explain Buddhist meditation and practical ways to help to let go of our busy thoughts and to experience the lightness and joy that comes through the practice of mindfulness and living in the moment. This course is suitable for everyone.
Each class includes 2 guided meditations and a teaching. There will be an opportunity to discuss and ask questions. You can drop in for any or all of these great classes - each class is self-contained. Everybody is welcome!
These classes will take place in the "Studio" at Centre Wakefield La Pêche, 38 ch de la Vallée de Wakefield, in Wakefield, Québec. The Studio is on the first level of the building. Free parking is available beside the building.
Class Schedule - all classes are from 11am to 12:15pm
Friday September 20 – Letting go of overthinking
Friday October 18 – Staying in the Now
Friday November 22 – Accepting what is
These classes are taught by Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Thekchen, who is a Kadampa Buddhist monk & senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. He has been a Teacher under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 25 years. Gen Thekchen has taught widely in Canada and in the UK, and is now the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa. He is well known for his ability to present Buddha's teachings in a practical, profound and often humorous way, making them very accessible and easy to practise in everyday life.
To hear a sample of a teaching with Gen Thekchen, click on the arrow below.
Pre-registration is preferred but you're also welcome to register at the door (cash, debit or credit).
Wakefield Branch Class
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As conscientious Dharma practitioners, we should observe our own shortcomings instead of being preoccupied with those of other people.