Date/Time
Saturday 21 February 10am – 1pm
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 the Half Day Course
Whether it’s simply a recent falling out with a friend or some unhappy time from our distant past, it can be hard to fully let go of the often unhelpful thoughts, feelings and emotions we carry with respect to these events.
We may blame situations, others or ourselves and get stuck in feelings of hurt, anger, resentment or guilt, for days, or even years. Not only can this prevent us from fully enjoying our lives and relationships in the here and now, it can also get in the way of us moving forward towards the life we want.
In this meditation course we will explore Buddha’s timeless wisdom to let go of the emotional burden of the past, and move forward to the genuinely peaceful, happy, and fulfilling future we want.
Suitable for beginners. 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 20 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
$35 – includes morning tea.
Timetable
9.50 – 10.00am Registration
10.00 – 11.15am Teaching
11.15 – 11.45am Morning tea
11.45 – 1.00pm Teaching
Booking & Cancellations
Booking is essential, so please book online now, or contact the Centre to book your place.
Cancellations: if you cancel your booking more than 24 hours prior to the start of the course or event, we offer a refund (the 25% deposit is non-refundable). If you cancel less than 24 hours before the event begins we regret that we cannot issue refunds. However you can transfer your booking to a future course.
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.