Emptiness of the Eight Extremes- day course

Emptiness of the Eight Extremes- day course

There is no greater method for experiencing peace of mind and happiness than to understand and meditate on emptiness.

By Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Date and time

Sat, Jun 22, 2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

Location

Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre

143 Wyndham St N, Suite 203 Guelph, ON N1H 4E9 Canada

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Agenda

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Session One

Teaching and meditation

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Break

A break where you can enjoy refreshments, take a walk or both.

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

Session Two

Teaching and meditation

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Lunch Break

Lunch break

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Session Three

Teaching and meditation

About this event

  • 6 hours

Emptiness of the Eight Extremes - Day Course

in person | livestream for members

Emptiness is the way things really are. It is the way things exist as opposed to the way they appear… There is no greater method for experiencing peace of mind and happiness than to understand and meditate on emptiness.”
– Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

Of all Buddha’s teachings, none are more far-reaching and transformative than his teachings on emptiness and the emptiness the eight extremes; Buddha’s profound explanation of the real nature of these eight ways that we grasp at our world. Through understanding the emptiness of the eight extremes: the lack of inherently existent: production, disintegration, impermanence, permanence, going, coming, singularity and plurality, we can let go of our grasping of the world around us and the subsequent suffering that arises from that grasping. In this way we can then come to solve all our problems, fulfil all of our wishes for peace and happiness, and be of maximum benefit to others.

Join our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Kunden for this special meditation course, suitable for all levels, to deepen our wisdom understanding emptiness.

Each session will consist of short teachings, prayers and meditations with refreshments between sessions.

This course is suitable for all levels of experience. No previous experience of meditation or Buddhist teachings is required. Everyone is welcome!

$45. Refreshments included. Free for members.


Frequently asked questions

Do I need to pre-register?

Yes. Please pre-register for this course.

Do I need to bring anything?

No. You do not need to bring anything but please bring comfortable clothes. However, we do not have shoes in the meditation room so you might want to bring a comfy pair of indoor slippers.

Is parking available?

Parking is available for a $3 flat rate at parking garages in downtown Guelph. Street parking is limited to free for only 2 hours downtown per day.

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Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre (AKBC) was established in 2009 to provide people in Guelph and Southwestern Ontario with the opportunity to develop happiness and inner peace through practising Buddha’s teachings.  AKBC is a peaceful oasis in the city where anyone can learn the right methods to experience lasting happiness and well-being. AKBC serves the Southwestern Ontario communities of Guelph, Kitchener, London, Stratford, Georgetown and nearby areas.

Kadampas are those who take Buddha’s teaching as personal advice and put it into practice.  This modern presentation from the Kadampa lineage is particularly suited to people of the modern world to help solve our modern-day problems such as stress, anxiety, anger, and ill-health. 

We are located in Guelph at 143 Wyndham St N, Suite 203, where we offer a wide variety of classes, courses, retreats and workshops and Buddhist prayers year round. We also offer drop in classes on meditation and modern Buddhism at various venues in the surrounding area.

Classes are run entirely by volunteers. AKBC is a Canadian registered charity (81467 9429 RR0001).

AKBC is also a member of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU), a non-profit organization with a global network of over 1,200 Centres and groups around the world. 

Everyone is welcome!