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Half Day Course: The art of forgiveness
Saturday – 31 October | 10:00 – 13:00h (in-person or online)
Half-Day Course: The art of forgiveness – Learning to forgive ourself and others, with Gen Kelsang Dragpa
Discover practical methods to let go of anger and resentment, and learn the art of forgiving both others and yourself.
Life is too short, and our relationships too valuable, to hold onto anger. We all feel hurt by others at times, or struggle with guilt over past mistakes – experiences that can weigh heavily on our mind and heart.
In this course, you will discover practical methods to let go of anger and resentment, and learn the art of forgiving both others and yourself. Through these simple techniques, you can bring greater lightness, confidence and harmony to your relationships, and more meaning and peace to your life.
Join us for this inspiring half-day course and start experiencing the freedom that forgiveness brings.
Everybody welcome. Suitable for all levels of experience.
Please note: This course is taught in English
Venue | Kadampa Meditation Centre Netherlands: Spaarndammerstraat 32-Hs, 1013 SW Amsterdam.
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:
Gen Kelsang Dragpa
- 11:15 - 11:45
- Break - Drinks and snacks
- 11:45 - 13:00
- 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.