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Meditation Class: Letting go of anger and frustration
Wednesdays | 19:00 – 20:15
New series: Letting go of anger and frustration
with Gen Kelsang Dragpa Residential Teacher of KMC Nederland and National Spiritual Director of the Nordic region.
When we are confronted with difficult situations or people, often our mind becomes agitated, frustrated and angry. We lose our inner peace and our mind feels uncontrolled. We will learn in this series what anger really is, where it comes from and how to reduce and finally abandon it.
When we start reacting in a more positive and patient way to challenging situations, we wil immediately feel the benefist of this healthy approach. Gradually we will be able to patiently and positively deal with all situations in our life and always keep a calm and happy mind.
- 02.12 Anger, what is it and how does it harm us?
- 09.12 Where does anger come from?
- 16.12 Practical tools to overcome anger
- 23.12 The power of a joyful patient mind
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
Letting go of anger and frustration
- 19:00 - 20:15
- Wednesday 02.12
- Anger, what is it and how does it harm us?
Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Dragpa
- 19:00 - 20:15
- Wednesday 09.12
- Where does anger come from?
Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Dragpa
- 19:00 - 20:15
- Wednesday 16.12
- Practical tools to overcome anger
Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Dragpa
- 19:00 - 20:15
- Wednesday 23.12
- The power of a joyful patient mind
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.