Orléans branch class: The Meditation Toolkit; Mindfulness, Focus, Clarity

Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 7:45 pm
Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct 1 & 8

at the Orléans Public Library,
1705 Orléans Boulevard

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 five-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. Everyone is welcome!

Sept 10 ~ The Joy of Meditation

Sept 17 ~ Finding Your Point of Focus

Sept 24 ~ The Key is Mindfulness

Oct 1 ~ Freedom from Distractions

Oct 8 ~ Wisdom > Intelligence

Cost: $15 per class, or $65 for the 5-class series.
Register online in advance, or at the door.

These classes are taught by our Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Thekchen, who is a Kadampa Buddhist monk & senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. He has been a Teacher under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 30 years. Gen Thekchen has taught widely in Canada and in the UK, and is now the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa. He is well known for his ability to present Buddha's teachings in a practical, profound and often humorous way, making them very accessible and easy to practise in everyday life.