Enquiry
Date
- Sep 12 2026
- Expired!
Time
- 14:00 - 17:00
Cost
- €30.00
Location
- KMC Netherlands
- Spaarndammerstraat 32 Hs, 1013 SW

Half Day Course: Secrets of Self-confidence- How to Believe in Yourself
Saturday – 12 September | 14:00 – 17:00h (in person or online)
Secrets of Self-confidence: How to Believe in Yourself
Half-Day Course with Gen Kelsang Dragpa
This inspiring and uplifting half daycourse will explore sublime and powerful methods for developing an unshakeable sense of self-confidence. Drawing on the wisdom of ancient Buddhist masters, we will explore refreshing, uplifting ways of relating to ourself, our experiences and our world. By training our mind to think differently we can enjoy an authentic, steady self-belief, even in the face of criticism, set-backs and failure.
In this half day course will understand methods to let go of our inhibiting insecurities and instead identify with our potential.
This authentic self confidence naturally empowers us in all our activities. We will explore how to integrate this self confidence into our life and in particular how to use it to bring about the deeper changes that we long for.
We will look at how we can use Buddhist meditation to develop authentic and stable self confidence based upon our spiritual potential – something that is indestructible and innate within each of us. In this way we begin to be the confident, joyful, loving person we truly wish to be.
Gen Dragpa teaches in a lighthearted and relatable way, emphasizing integrating Buddha’s practical wisdom into our busy daily lives.
Please note: This course is taught in English
Venue | Kadampa Meditation Centre Netherlands: Spaarndammerstraat 32-Hs, 1013 SW Amsterdam.
Everybody welcome. Suitable for all levels of experience.
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
- 14:00 - 15:15
- Session 1 -Teaching and guided meditation
Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Dragpa
- 15:15 - 15:45
- Break - Drinks and snacks
- 15:45 - 17:00
- Session 2 - Teaching and guided meditation
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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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.