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Open huis / Open House
Zondag 10 mei | 10:00 – 13:00
Open huis bij KMC Nederland (For English see below)
Iedereen welkom!
Iedereen welkom!
Ben je benieuwd naar wat er bij KMC Nederland gebeurt, maar heb je nog geen les kunnen volgen? Kom dan langs, bezoek het centrum, doe mee aan een gratis geleide meditatie met vraag- en antwoordsessie, geniet van een hapje en een drankje en ontmoet andere leden van de gemeenschap.
Er wordt ook een korte uitleg gegeven over meditatie en boeddhisme en wie wij zijn en wat voor programma’s we aanbieden.
Begeleide meditaties vinden plaats om 10.30 en 12.00 (in het Nederlands of Engels).
Iedereen is van harte welkom op dit gratis evenement!
Open House – Everyone Welcome!
Have you been wondering about what happens at KMC Netherlands but haven’t had a chance to check out a class? Stop by to visit the Center, enjoy a free guided meditation with Q and A, have some snacks, and meet members of the community.
A brief explanation is also given about meditation and Buddhism, who we are, and what programs we offer.
Guided meditations are held 10.30 and 12.00 (in English or Dutch).
Everybody is welcome to this free event!
Guided meditations are held 10.30 and 12.00 (in English or Dutch).
Everybody is welcome to this free event!
Speakers
Kadampa teachersMany Kadampa Meditation Teachers that take part in the buddhist way of life and trained to be qualified teachers of Meditation and Buddhism.
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
- 10:30
- meditatie
- in het Nederlands of Engels
Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Dragpa
- 12:00
- meditation
- in English or Dutch
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?
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.