Date/Time
Saturday 14th September 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
The Heart Jewel prayers are the essential daily practice of Kadampa Buddhists. Heart Jewel prayers is a daily practice through which we can transform, purify and bless our mind. Usually meditation is quite difficult but with a daily Heart Jewel practice, our meditation is easy and joyful. On this course you will receive instructions to these beautiful prayers which give our spiritual life great meaning. Our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Luma, will also teach how to meditate effectively so that we can gain actual experience in meditation.
Suitable for beginners. Everybody is welcome.
The Teacher
Gen 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 19 years and has dedicated her life to studying and practicing his instructions and helping people solve their problems through Buddha’s timeless instructions.
Gen 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. Free for Centre Members.
Booking is essential, so please book online now, or contact the Centre to book your place
Timetable
9.50 – 10.00am Registration
10.00 – 11.15am Teaching
11.15 – 11.45am Morning tea
11.45 – 1.00pm Teaching
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.