Wakefield Branch Classes Living in the Moment with Gen Kelsang Thekchen

Often we can find that our mind oscillates between dwelling on the past or being anxious about the future. This mental busyness takes us away from the present, prevents us from enjoying the simple things in life, and makes it very difficult to connect with the peace and happiness that we have the potential to experience in every single moment.

This series will explain Buddhist meditation and practical ways to help to let go of our busy thoughts and to experience the lightness and joy that comes through the practice of mindfulness and living in the moment. This course is suitable for everyone.

Each class includes 2 guided meditations and a teaching. There will be an opportunity to discuss and ask questions. You can drop in for any or all of these great classes - each class is self-contained. Everybody is welcome!

These classes will take place in the "Studio" at Centre Wakefield La Pêche, 38 ch de la Vallée de Wakefield, in Wakefield, Québec. The Studio is on the first level of the building. Free parking is available beside the building. The classes are a follow-up to the Public Talk taking place in Wakefield on Saturday Sept. 7, 11am-12:30pm: "Hope, Happiness & Well Being".

Class Schedule - all classes are from 11am to 12:15pm

Friday September 20 – Letting go of overthinking

Friday October 18 – Staying in the Now

Friday November 22 – Accepting what is

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.

Pre-registration is preferred but you're also welcome to register at the door (cash, debit or credit).

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