Perth: Meditation & the art of feeling connected - with Gen Kelsang Thekchen

Feeling joyful and connected to others is essential for our sense of wellbeing, inner peace, and happiness. However, even in a city like Ottawa, surrounded by people, a sense of connection can be elusive, leaving us feeling isolated even in an age of ‘connectivity’.

Connection is something we experience in the mind, and therefore it is a feeling that needs to be cultivated by the mind. In this meditation series, we will explore simple but powerful meditations that gently open the heart and create a genuine feeling of connection with others. We discover a natural warmth and openness from within, allowing us to enjoy life more fully and find greater meaning and purpose.

Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A, and refreshments after the class with a chance to chat with the Teacher & others.

Class Schedule & Topics

Sept 1: Connecting with Yourself
Building inner peace and self-acceptance as the foundation for all connections.

Sept 8: Connecting with Others
Opening your heart to friendship, community, and reducing loneliness.

Sept 15: Connecting with Family
Healing relationships and finding joy in those closest to you.

Sept 22: Connecting with Love
Cultivating unconditional love, compassion, and meaningful bonds.

Sept 29: Connecting with the Sacred
Discovering purity, beauty, and the divine within everyday life.

October 6: Feeling Deeply Connected
Living with a sense of interconnectedness, purpose, and lasting inner connection.

About the Teacher:

Gen Kelsang Thekchen 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.