Why Do We Suffer? A Buddhist Evening with a Special Guest

2,500 years ago, the Buddha made a radical diagnosis of the human condition: we suffer, and this suffering has a cause. But above all, there is a path out of it.
This Monday evening, the Kadampa Meditation Centre Paris is delighted to welcome Gen Kelsang Tonglam, from KMC Hong Kong, for a talk on the 4 Noble Truths: the Buddha's foundational teaching, at once strikingly clear and inexhaustibly profound. 🙏
Impermanence, karma, emptiness: these words come up often, but their deeper meaning transforms those who take the time to truly understand them. That is precisely what this evening offers.

✨ A rare opportunity to hear this teaching presented by Gen Tonglam.

"So precious to listen to a teacher with such experience"
"What strikes me about Gen Tonglam is that you can sense a genuine experience of Buddhism in his daily life", shares Christophe, who attended the retreat guided by Gen Tonglam at KMC France. "His teachings are regularly punctuated with examples of how he puts the Dharma into practice with those close to him, with the people he meets, and how he manages to transform the not-always-easy situations we all face. It is always so precious to listen to someone who shares such experience."

"He will always find a way to meet you where you are"
"And he possesses a truly exceptional quality", adds Kadam Olivier, the resident teacher of KMC Montpellier. "He knows how to translate the teachings so that everyone can find something practical to take away, right now. Whether you are a complete beginner or very advanced in your practice, he will always find a way to meet you where you are. I truly hope you will be able to join us for this talk."

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📍 Practical information
🪑 Limited seats in the main hall: book as soon as possible to secure your spot. An overflow space with a live stream will be available for latecomers.
🎟️ Free entry with the Méditation Pass, which also allows you to invite two guests for the evening. Without the pass, entry is €15 (€12 reduced rate). No one is ever turned away for financial reasons.
🌐 Teaching in English with simultaneous French translation, provided by Héla Marzouk, a centre teacher and highly skilled translator.
🎧 Remember to bring your earphones for the best listening experience (a limited number are also available at the centre).