The Meditation Toolkit ~ Meditate with Mindfulness, Focus and Clarity

Meditation calms the mind, brings focus, and helps us develop inner strength and a sense of joy. To experience these benefits, we need to meditate effectively. In this 6-week series, we’ll explore the essential building blocks of successful meditation - how to stay motivated, how to choose and focus on an object of meditation, how to improve mindfulness and concentration - and ultimately, how to experience the fruits of ancient Buddhist wisdom.

These classes each include two guided meditations and a practical talk. These are drop-in classes, so you can attend any or all of them.

After each class, there is time for Q&A, and refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome!

Sept 2 ~ The Joy of Meditation

Sept 9 ~ Finding Your Point of Focus

Sept 16 ~ The Key is Mindfulness

Sept 23 ~ Freedom from Distractions

Sept 30 ~ Wisdom > Intelligence

Oct 7 ~ The Power of Visualization

This series will be taught by Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Thekchen, who 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.