Date/Time
Friday 14th June 7.00 – 8.30pm
Venue
Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre, 24 Rugby St, Merivale, Christchurch
There is plenty of parking on the street but please do not park on the neighbours driveways.
About our Friday Night Lectures
Our Friday Night Lectures offer a unique opportunity to come and enjoy an engaging presentation of Buddhist thought around certain Buddhist subjects. Guaranteed to stimulate the mind, this talk is open to everyone.
Understanding Karma
So many of the burning questions we have about life such as “why is the happening to me?”, “what did I do to deserve this”, or “its so unfair?” are answered through understanding the law of karma.
The law of karma explains the relationship between our actions and our experiences. Positive actions are the main causes of happiness and negative actions are the main causes of our suffering. By understanding (and more importantly applying) Buddha’s teachings on the law of karma we can learn to control our present and future experiences. Karma teaches us that no experience is random and nothing is pre-determined, and that by learning to control our mind and our actions we can become masters of our own destiny and create a life of harmony, with deep spiritual meaning.
Everybody is welcome.
The Teacher
Kelsang Luma is a Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher of Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre in Christchurch and is Geshe-las representative in the South Island. She has been ordained under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 18 years and has dedicated her life to studying and practicing his instructions and helping people solve their problems through Buddha’s timeless instructions.
Luma gives clear and practical teachings, sharing her deep understanding of the Buddhist path. Through her teachings and example she shows us how we can easily integrate Buddha’s wisdom into our modern lives.
Cost
$14 /$12 unwaged. Free for Centre Members.
We do not have eftpos so can accept either cash or bank transfer.
Booking is not required.
Feel welcome to stay on after this event to enjoy a cuppa and continue the discussions.
Everybody is welcome
What to expect at a class
These classes are based on Buddha’s teachings on the mind, but you do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, or to benefit from them.
There is no physical exercise involved and you can choose to sit either in a chair or on a cushion.
These classes are suitable for all levels of experience.