Enquiry
Learn to Meditate
Saturday 15 August | 10:00 – 13:00 (in-person or online)
Half-Day Course Learn to Meditate – with Gen Dragpa.
Have you always wanted to try meditation but don’t know where to start?
In this half daycourse we will learn the basics of meditation, from why we would want to meditate to how to do it. What do we focus on? How long do we meditate? What are some techniques to help us overcome distractions?
During this course we introduce simple, practical meditation techniques that anyone can do — no experience needed. Through guided meditations and clear explanations, you’ll discover how to calm your mind, reduce mental chatter, and feel more at ease in daily life.
A warm and welcoming morning for complete beginners or those who want to pick up their meditation practice again.. We are confident that you will leave this meditation course with the practical tools to start or improve your meditation journey at home.
Everybody welcome. Suitable for all levels of experience.
Please note: The lessons during this retreat are taught in English
Bookings: Drop in or Book below (bottom page) for the course at Kadampa Meditation Centre in Amsterdam or online (price: €30,-). We look forward to welcome you soon, either in-person or online – whatever you prefer!
It would be advisable to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the course, to allow sufficient time for registration.
Venue | Kadampa Meditation Centre Netherlands: Spaarndammerstraat 32-Hs, 1013 SW, Amsterdam.
No prior experience is required. Everybody 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
- 10:00 - 11:15
- Session 1
- Teaching and guided meditation
Speakers:
Adrienne Weiss
- 11:15 - 11:45
- Break
- Drinks and snacks
- 11:45 - 13:00
- Session 2
- Teaching and guided meditation
Speakers:
Adrienne Weiss
Adrienne Weiss
Kadampa Teacher
Adriannne 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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What are the benefits of meditation?
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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What is the purpose of meditation?
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.