Enquiry
Half Day Course: How to Stop Overthinking
spinningSaturday 21 March | 10:00 – 13:00
Half-Day Course with Gen Kelsang Dragpa
“When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.”
Excerpt from How to Transform Your Life,
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Many of us feel that we can never stop thinking. We would love to sometimes have a break from the constant chatter in our mind, especially when at times our thinking becomes counterproductive – turning around in circles, leaving us confused, anxious or even downright negative. We may feel unable to “switch off” our thoughts, easily get caught up in loops of overthinking, and end up feeling drained of energy.
In this meditation class we can learn how to skillfully observe our mind and feelings, and how to prevent them spinning out of control. Without suppressing our emotions, we will learn meditation techniques to gradually keep a calm and relaxed mind in all circumstances.
In this course Gen Dragpa will present special meditations to reduce the thoughts that make us anxious, and guide meditations to temporarily stop our thoughts completely. We can learn to abide in the serene and peaceful sphere of our own mind, and experience clarity and joy from within.
Please note: This course is taught in English.
Bookings: You can book below to attend the course in-person or online (price: €30,-; members: FREE). We look forward to welcome you soon, either in-person or online.
When you attend the course in-person, it would be advisable to arrive 15 minutes before the start time, to allow sufficient time for registration.
Venue | Kadampa Meditation Centre Netherlands: Spaarndammerstraat 32-Hs, 1013 SW, Amsterdam
No prior meditation 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
- Teaching and guided meditation
Speakers:
Adrienne Weiss
- 11:15 - 11:45
- Break
- Drinks and snacks
- 11:45 - 13:00
- 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.