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Wednesday Meditation Class: Enjoy the Peace of Concentration
Wednesdays | 19:00 – 20:30
Series of classes: Enjoy the Peace of Concentration
with Gen Kelsang Dragpa Residential Teacher of KMC Nederland and National Spiritual Director of the Nordic region.
In order to experience success in our activities we all need good concentration, whether it is at work, in our relationships or in our meditation practice. By using the special practical advice from Buddha’s teachings on concentration, we can discover for ourselves the peace and happiness that concentration brings.
In this series we will learn how important a good intention, relaxation and concentration is for successful meditation. With this we also learn how to reduce and let go of stress, develop a clear and peaceful mind, and cultivate a kind heart that supports a joyful life.
“When our mind is free from the turbulence of distracting conceptions it becomes calm and smooth. When we are enjoying internal peace and happiness our craving for external sources of pleasure naturally declines and it is easy to remain content.”
— Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Attend any class you like. Classes are suitable for both beginners and those with some meditation experience. You can join at any time; no prior experience or special clothing is required.
- 12.08 Meditation: what is it and what are the benefits ?
- 19.08 Why relaxation is important
- 26.08 Enjoy the peace of concentration
Venue | KMC Netherlands: Spaarndammerstraat 32 Hs, 1013 SW Amsterdam.
Everyone is welcome!
Speaker
Gen Kelsang DragpaGen Kelsang Dragpa is a modern Kadampa Buddhist monk and teacher from the Netherlands. He is a Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Netherlands in Amsterdam and the National Spiritual Director for the Nordic region and the Netherlands. Gen Dragpa teaches in a practical and accesible way.
Hourly Schedule
Enjoy the peace of concentration
- 19:00 - 20:30
- Wednesday 12.08
- What is meditation?
Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Dragpa
- 19:00 - 20:30
- Wednesday 19.08
- Why relaxation is important
Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Dragpa
- 19:00 - 20:30
- Wednesday 26.08
- The peace of concentration
Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Dragpa
Gen Kelsang Dragpa
Gen Kelsang Dragpa is a modern Kadampa Buddhist monk and teacher from the Netherlands. He is a Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Netherlands in Amsterdam and the National Spiritual Director for the Nordic region and the Netherlands. Gen Dragpa teaches in a practical and accesible way.
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Who can join?
Everyone! Meditation can be practiced by all, regardless of faith. No previous experience required.
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What to bring?
Just show up, there is no need to bring anything.
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What is meditation?
Meditation is a mental activity that creates inner peace and happiness.
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The benefits
Meditation has limitless potential to produce benefits, but the most common are: 1) Reduce Stress - Experience a calm mind & reduce mental tension and anxiety; 2) Find Inner Peace - Improve your sense of well-being & experience real happiness; 3) Benefit Others - Develop a positive outlook and caring attitude to others.
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The purpose
The purpose of meditation is to cultivate positive mental states and overcome negative habits. Through meditation we learn that happiness is a state of mind and that the real source of happiness lies within, not in external situations.