An inspirational Saturday Morning Talk
A Public Talk in Arnprior

Happiness from a Different Source

How Meditation Changes Everything


with Buddhist monk & Teacher
Gen Kelsang Thekchen

Saturday April 25
from 10:30am to noon

at Galilee Centre

398 John Street North

Cost: $20 ~register in advance or at the door


  • Discover how meditation creates authentic and long lasting happiness by developing the capacity of the mind.

  • Learn how happiness and unhappiness originate within the mind and how by transforming our mind through meditation we can transform our experiences.

  • Enjoy a profound and practical meditation technique that turns difficulties into opportunities for spiritual growth

The talk will include a clear presentation of meditations to develop inner peace, improve concentration and open the heart of love and compassion.  Everyone is welcome!

Gen Kelsang Thekchen, Buddhist Monk & TeacherThe Teacher for this talk will be Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Thekchen, who is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition / International Kadampa Buddhist Union. Gen Thekchen has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 30 years. He has taught extensively in Canada and in the UK, and is well known for his ability to present Buddha's teachings in a simple yet profound, practical and often humorous way, making them easy to put into practice in everyday life.

The Public Talk will take place at Galilee Centre, in the Oblate room.  Entry is available from the parking lot.

Please note the event begins at 10:30am. Please arrive a few minutes early, especially if you're planning to register at the door.




Registration for Public Talk

Registration cost: $20 - register in advance below, or at the door. 


Happiness from a Different Source

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In the beginning of our practice the most essential thing is to tame our mind, for only this will enable us to benefit all sentient beings.
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Meaningful to Behold