3 HABITS OF HAPPY PEOPLE
We have such a great life on the Gold Coast, and to others it may seem like we are hitting our life targets in every way. But do you sometimes feel like there is something missing? We feel happy, but not all the time. Is there room for improvement? Is there something else we can be doing to enrich our life?
Buddha taught that happiness comes from the mind. If meditation and training our mind aren’t part of our daily routine, how can we expect to fulfil our potential for pure, lasting happiness from external activities alone? It can never work!
At this workshop Gen Tsalden will explain three essential meditation practices taught by Buddha that are true inner causes of happiness. We can also learn how to integrate them into our daily life and thereby gain a reliable source of peace and joy wherever we are.
TIME: 10am to 1pm
COST: $50
What To Expect
There are two sessions in each workshop. They consist of an introduction, simple breathing meditation and teaching and conclude with a contemplative meditation on the teaching from that session.
Buddhist meditation involves staying alert and keeping our back straight, so we sit on chairs for the duration of the course. There’s no need to bring anything, although you may wish to bring some water and a jacket. Refreshments are provided in the break session.
Attendees come from all walks of life and there’s no need to have any meditation experience as all meditations are guided. Everyone is welcome.
Gen Kelsang Tsalden is the Resident Teacher of Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Centre this October. She is a fully ordained Australian Buddhist nun who has practised Kadampa Buddhism for over 18 years, training in Sydney and the UK.
With 14 years experience as a Resident Teacher her clear, light-hearted, inspiring teachings and gentle manner make Buddhist wisdom accessible to all.
TIMETABLE
Session 1 - 10am – 11.15am
Break - 11.15am – 11.45am
Session 2 - 11.45am – 1pm
BOOK NOW
Centre members $0
Bookings are essential.
- If you are feeling unwell on the day or have been in contact with anyone who is unwell, please do not attend on the day – we will arrange a refund for you.
HELPING ON THE DAY
You are very welcome to arrive early and help our volunteers set up for the day. We also need help packing and cleaning up afterwards. If you’d like to stay and help, you are most welcome to.
We are located behind Spaghetti and Jazz in Lakeview Plaza. You can enter the shopping plaza via Commerce Drive or Ron Penhaligon Way.