Learn to Meditate – A Meditation Workshop
with Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Tonglam
Sunday 27 November 9:30am – 12:30pm
Meditation is a way of calming the mind and developing a more positive approach to life. In this course learn how to meditate and discover for yourself the inner peace and lightness of mind that naturally arises when our mind becomes still.
This feeling of inner peace helps us to cope with the busyness and difficulties of daily life, many of our usual problems will fall away and we will feel warm and well disposed towards other people thereby improving our relationships. This is a great course both for beginners and those who wish to improve their meditation skills.
THE TEACHER
Gen Kelsang Tonglam is the National Spiritual Director for East Asia of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union and Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Taiwan. Gen Tonglam has studied and practised Kadampa Buddhism for over twenty years under the guidance of his Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. He is renowned for his ability to present Buddha’s most profound teachings in simple and most practical ways, injecting a renewed enthusiasm and driving force in our ordinary life.
The course consists of two teaching and meditation sessions with a 30-minute break. Everyone welcome. No previous experience required.
Date: Sunday 27 November
Timetable:
9:30 – 10:45am Teaching and Guided Meditation
10:45 – 11:15am Tea Break with Refreshment
11:15am – 12:30pm Teaching and Guided Meditation
Suggested donation: NT$500. Click here to book.
Venue: Manjughosha Buddhist Center
1F, No. 2-1, Lane 77, Sec. 1 Hangzhou South Road, Taipei
( The closest MRT stations: Shandao Temple station exit 5 or Dongmen station exit 1 or 2)
Click here for map.
Inquiry: 02 8809 4313 / info@meditationtw.org
website: www.meditationtw.org/events/learn-to-meditate-a-meditation-workshop
facebook: www.facebook.com/meditationtaipei
This course is given in English only. It will be repeated in Mandarin from 2:30-5:30pm on the same day for non-English speakers – separate booking required. Please see the Center website in Chinese for details: www.meditationtw.org/zh/events/learn-to-meditate-a-meditation-workshop/