879 Somerset Street West, Ottawa

In this very special event, Buddhist monk and Teacher, Gen Kelsang Thekchen will explain practical and easy to apply methods to develop a peaceful and positive mind in the midst of our busy, modern lives.

When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as our problem, but in reality, whatever problems we experience come from the mind.  If we were to respond to difficult situations with a positive and peaceful mind they would not be problems for us; indeed, we may even come to regard them as challenges or opportunities for growth and development.  Problems arise only if we respond to difficulties with a negative state of mind.  Therefore, if we want to be happy all the time and to be free from problems, we must maintain and develop a peaceful mind.

About the Teacher

Gen Kelsang Thekchen is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU).  He began practising Kadam Dharma in Toronto in 1995 and has been a Kadampa monk and Teacher under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for 24 years.

He is well known for his ability to present Buddha’s teachings in a simple, practical and often humorous way, making them easy to put into practice in everyday life.

To see a wonderful video with Gen Kelsang Thekchen, explaining why he's coming here to give the talk, please click below.

About the Venue

The Canadian Museum of History is located in Gatineau, Quebec, on the banks of the Ottawa River directly opposite Parliament Hill. The event itself will take place in the Theatre at the Museum. Underground parking is available at the Museum. Disabled seating is available in the Theatre, and both the Museum and the Theatre are accessible. Enhanced audio is available for the hearing impaired. 

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