Date

Nov 14 2026

Time

10:00 - 13:00

Cost

€30.00

Location

KMC Netherlands
Spaarndammerstraat 32 Hs, 1013 SW

Half Day Course: Inner science of happiness

Saturday – 14 November | 10:00 – 13:00h (in-person or online)

Half-Day Course: Inner science of happiness  – with Gen Kelsang Dragpa 

We all have an inbuilt capacity to feel a greater and more reliable authentic peace and happiness. Often, however, ingrained negative habits of mind lead us toward stress and worry, making it hard to feel balanced and positive in our daily lives.

The good news is that mental peace and resilience are skills that can be developed. By practicing meditation and shifting our perspective, we can learn to navigate life’s challenges with a steady, wise and positive mind.

What to Expect
In this half-day course, Gen Dragpa brings over 33 years of experience in Buddhist study and practice,will share practical methods for working with difficult emotions. You will explore how to:

  • Identify and release negative thought patterns.
  • Connect with your natural potential for authentic happiness.
  • Develop the “mental muscle” needed to maintain peace under pressure.

The session includes guided meditations designed to give you a direct, personal experience of the potential for peace and well-being that exists within everyone.

Whether you are brand new and curious about how meditation works, or an experienced practitioner looking to deepen your understanding, you are very welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please note: This course is taught in English 

Venue | Kadampa Meditation Centre Netherlands: Spaarndammerstraat 32-Hs, 1013 SW  Amsterdam.

Speaker

  • 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.

Hourly Schedule

10:00 - 11:15
Session 1 -Teaching and guided meditation
Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Dragpa
11:15 - 11:45
Break - Drinks and snacks
11:45 - 13:00
Session 2 - Teaching and guided meditation
Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Dragpa
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.
  • Who can join?

    Anybody can join, meditation can be practiced by everybody regardless of faith, or previous experience.

  • What to bring?

    Just show up, there is no need to bring anything.

  • What is meditation?

    Meditation is a mental activity that creates inner peace and tranquility, through following specific guidance.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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