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Free Public Talk: How to be Happy, a Buddhist Perspective
How to be Happy, a Buddhist Perspective –
with Adrienne Weiss
Meditation Course starting with
Free Public Talk on Tuesday 15 September | 19.00-20.30h
We all want to be happy and free from painful feelings, and each day we do what we can to feel better. So why haven’t we found the lasting happiness we seek ?
Authentic happiness is a state of mind, and according to Buddha cannot be found outside the mind. Each of us has the potential to experience the deep joy we long for.
In this free talk you’ll learn how to cultivate peaceful, positive states of mind, recognise the habits that block happiness, and discover how to choose true happiness – each day and every moment.
Admission: Free | Donations welcome :)
This free public talk is a followed by a 3-week series of Tuesday meditation classes. You can book for the public talk and/or meditation course at a special discount below.
Follow up 3-class series on How to Be Happy, a Buddhist Perspective LINK HERE
Sept. 22: Why We Get Triggered – Understanding the Actual Source of Unpleasant Feelings
Sept. 29: Why We Never Feel Satisfied – Escaping the “I’ll Be Happy When…” Mindset
Oct. 06: Seeing Beyond the Story – Freeing ourselves through Buddha’s liberating Wisdom
Single class: €15.00 | Special discount: €35.00 for 3 classes.
These classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced practitioners of meditation. No prior experience is required – everyone is welcome!
Adrienne is a filmmaker from NYC and has over 20 years experience as a meditation practitioner and teacher. She is known for her clear, practical and joyful approach to Buddhist teachings.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Netherlands
Spaarndammerstraat 32-Hs
1013 SW Amsterdam
meditationinamsterdam.nl
info@kadampanederland.nl
Speaker
Adrienne WeissKadampa TeacherAdriannne Weiss is a meditation teacher from Kadampa Meditation Center NYC, known for her clear, practical approach to Buddhist teachings.
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Who can join?
Anybody can join, meditation can be practiced by everybody regardless of faith, or previous experience.
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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 tranquility, through following specific guidance.
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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.