in depth meditation classes
current book - heart jewel
a deeper study of one of venerable geshe-la's books
Our Monday Night Meditation and Buddhist Study Class on the Gold Coast is designed for those who would like to explore Buddhist teachings more deeply and strengthen their meditation practice.
In these classes we study a book by the founder of the New Kadampa tradition, Buddhist teacher Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, working through the teachings gradually over several weeks. This allows us to explore profound Buddhist ideas in a clear, practical way and learn how to apply them in everyday life.
Buddhist wisdom offers powerful methods for developing inner peace, compassion, patience, and wisdom. By studying a text in depth, you can gradually develop a deeper understanding of how meditation works and how these teachings can transform your experience of daily life.
Each class includes guided meditation, practical teachings, and time for reflection, creating a relaxed and welcoming environment where everyone can learn at their own pace.
Whether you are new to Buddhism or have attended meditation classes before, this class is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your understanding of Buddhist philosophy and meditation techniques.
What to Expect
• Guided meditation
• Teachings based on a book by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
• Practical advice for daily life
• A friendly and welcoming atmosphere
• The opportunity to deepen your meditation practice
Each course runs over several weeks as we work through a complete book together, allowing you to build a deeper and more meaningful understanding of Buddhist meditation and philosophy.
current course topic
heart jewel
A special opportunity to study Venerable Geshe-las’ book Heart Jewel. Je Tsongkhapa showed a perfect example of how to build the foundation for the spiritual path, how to progress on that path, and how to complete it.
The first is a popular practice of Relying on the Spiritual Guide in association with Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, through which we can receive blessings and gain the realisations of the entire path to enlightenment.
The second is a special method to overcome obstacles and create favorable conditions for success in our spiritual practice by relying upon the Wisdom Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden.
These two special practices lie at the heart of Modern Kadampa Buddhism and are practiced every day by individuals and Kadampa centers around the worid.
In short, Heart Jewel provides an explanation of how to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
WHEN ARE CLASSES ON?
Mondays 7pm to 8pm
WHAT IS THE LOCATION?
Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Centre
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
- $15* per person
- Buy a 4 or 10 class pass and save.
- Subscribe to a Centre Membership – all drop-in classes included
Our Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Tsalden
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.
Now is the time for inner peace.
Make a commitment to your spiritual life. Purchase a 4 Class Pass for $50 or 10 Class Pass for $110 and save on individual classes. Valid for 3 months. Ask the Class Assistant on your first visit.
NOT FEELING WELL?
To keep everyone safe, we ask that you don’t come to classes if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms of illness.
TIMES:
Please arrive by no later 5 minutes prior to you class commencement time so that you can be seated and settled for the start of class.
No food or drinks are permitted (water is fine).