Thursday Meditation Series

Turning Your Problems into Inner Strength

March 27 – May 8

Thursdays | 6 – 7:30 pm

Cost: $10 | Free for members
This class is live-streamed for members.

Each and every day, without choice, we experience a variety of problems or difficulties that can make us frustrated and unhappy. These may appear as loss, loneliness, sickness, depression or just not fulfilling our own wishes. Since many of these problems seem to be unavoidable, we actually need to develop more effective ways to respond to them so we are not continually becoming unhappy.
In this series, we will learn how to transform adversities into opportunities for spiritual growth, developing minds of patience, compassion and wisdom. In this way, we will begin to use all our difficult situations as a means to develop inner strength and happiness.

Classes include guided meditations, practical teachings and time for discussion and Q & A.

Everyone is welcome. No special experience necessary.

Schedule

Mar. 27 – Identifying My Own Problems
Apr. 3 – Why is this Happening to Me?
Apr. 10 – Getting to the Root of All Difficulties
Apr. 17 – Experiencing the Power of Compassion
Apr. 24 – Seeing the Truth of Problems: Dependent Relationship
May 1 – Purifying Negativities
May 8 – Applying Five Special Forces

Registration

There is no need to pre-register for this drop-in class. Come into the bookstore before class to register. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please contact [email protected] for financial hardship.

Live Streaming

For monthly members, we are offering live streaming for Thursday classes. Membership discounts are taken at checkout. Click here for more live stream info.

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About the Teacher

Gen Kelsang Khyenwang

Gen Khyenwang is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center New Mexico. She is a close disciple and student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and has been practicing and teaching under his guidance for many years. The teachings she shares are clear, heartfelt and extremely practical for modern life. Gen Khyenwang is an inspiring example of a contemporary Buddhist practitioner and is known for her warmth and sincerity, putting time-tested teachings into practice in daily life.