THE ART OF CHILLING OUT
Frustration and irritation are very common experiences for us, and they afflict our mind almost every day. To solve the problem of this anger, we first need to recognize it within our own mind, acknowledge how it harms both ourself and others, and then appreciate the benefits of being patient when we encounter frustrating situations.
At this workshop, Gen Tsalden will guide us through the stages of recognising and reducing our minds of anger and frustration, with practical methods for letting go of this destructive mental habit in our daily life.
TIME: 10am to 1pm
COST: $40 (Early bird price. Book before 13 August – $45 after this date).
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.
The Teacher
Gen Kelsang Tsalden is a fully ordained, western Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher of Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Centre on Queensland’s Gold Coast.
Ordained in 2006 by her Teacher – fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, Gen Tsalden has studied and practiced Kadampa Buddhism for almost 20 years, both in Australia and the UK.
With 14 years experience as a Resident Teacher Gen Tsalden imparts a deep, personal experience of the practice of Buddhism in daily life. Her clear, warm and light hearted delivery of profound, life-changing Buddhist teachings, has seen a new generation of young Gold Coasters discovering and using these practical, logical and helpful instructions, to solve their daily problems and increase their happiness and peace of mind.
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.