Perth Branch Classes: Awakening the Buddha Within

Buddhism teaches that each of us has the wisdom, love, compassion and power of a Buddha within, yet this remains untapped. This series of teachings and meditations will help us awaken that potential by revealing the trainings of a Bodhisattva. A Bodhisattva is a friend of the world who out of compassion for all living beings, strives to awaken the Buddha within. The path of the Bodhisattva is contained within a practice called the six perfections. In this series we will learn how to develop the best intentions for benefiting others; love and compassion and then we will learn how to practice six trainings; giving, moral discipline, patience, effort, concentration and wisdom both in & out of meditation. This is essential advice for those wishing to follow a way of life characterized by greater empathy and compassion for others.

These classes are suitable for everyone.

Each class includes 2 guided meditations and a teaching. You can attend any or all of these great classes - each class is self-contained. Everybody is welcome!

Class Schedule
Thursdays, 12:30 to 1:45pm

Thursday Oct 24 and Oct 31 – NO CLASSES because of our International Fall Festival.

Nov 7 - Compassion in action - The Art of Giving

Nov 14 - Protecting our mind from negativity

Nov 21 - Remaining calm in difficult circumstances

Nov 28 - NO CLASS - because of Ontario Dharma Celebration

Dec 5 – Training in concentration

Dec 12 – Realizing the dream-like nature of reality

These classes are taught by 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 25 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.

Register in advance using the link below or pay at the door (cash, debit or credit).

Cost: $15 or $50 for a 4-class card. Free for monthly support members.