Course: Awaken your Buddha nature
- Standard fee £30
- Members fee Free
Course: Awaken your Buddha nature
In this course we will gain an understanding and practical experience of how to develop the mind of compassion in meditation, by exploring the profound meaning of Chandrakirti’s verse in Guide to the Middle Way, illuminated by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in his book Ocean of Nectar.
“I bow down to that compassion for living beings
Who from first conceiving ‘I’ with respect to the self
The thinking this is mine and generating attachment for things
Are without self-control like the spinning of a well”
£30 for non-members/ discounted for those on our membership schemes. Lunch included
Everyone welcome, no experience necessary!
Speaker
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Kelsang SamaResident TeacherKelsang Sama is a meditation teacher and the Resident Teacher at KMC Manchester.
She has deep experience of and insight into Buddha’s teachings. She is known for her great kindness, sense of humour and special skills in giving practical instructions that show us how to cultivate inner peace and make our lives deeply meaningful.
Hourly Schedule
Half-day course
- 10am - 11:15am
- Session 1
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Speakers:
Kelsang Sama
- 12pm - 1:15pm
- Session 2
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Speakers:
Kelsang Sama
- 2:30pm - 4pm
- Session 3
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Speakers:
Kelsang Sama
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What is the purpose of meditation?
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. When our mind is peaceful we are free from worries and mental discomfort, and we experience true happiness. Meditation is the method to make our mind peaceful and can be practiced by anyone.
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Do I need previous experience?
No previous experience is needed, anyone can attend this event.
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Benefits of this course
• Reduce Stress - Experience a calm mind & reduce mental tension and anxiety • Find Inner Peace - Improve your sense of well-being & experience real happiness • Benefit Others - Develop a positive outlook and caring attitude to others
Becoming a supporting member is the most economical way to enjoy all our classes, workshops and retreats. Your membership is also a wonderful way to support the Centre’s activities throughout the year. As a registered charity and non-profit organization, all of our activities are dedicated to world peace and all profits go towards the International Temples Project Fund.