London Meditation Class - Freedom from Painful Emotions
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London Meditation Class - Freedom from Painful Emotions

Join us in London to meditate and contemplate the Buddhist wisdom to overcome painful feelings in our mind.

By Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Select date and time

Sat, Apr 27, 2024 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM EDT

Location

London Public Library, Landon Branch

167 Wortley Road London, ON N6C 3P6 Canada

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.
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Agenda

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Guided Breathing Meditation


The class starts with a guided breathing meditation and short prayers.

3:50 PM - 4:10 PM

Guided Meditation


This guided meditation gives us time to reflect on the teaching and to spend some time with our meditation object.

4:10 PM - 4:15 PM

Question / Answer


The class finishes with advice on how to remember to apply the teaching and question and answer. Everyone is also welcome to stay for refreshments after class.

About this event

  • 1 hour 15 minutes

LONDON MEDITATION CLASS

FREEDOM FROM PAINFUL EMOTIONS
3PM - 4:15PM
LANDON LIBRARY

Painful emotions such as stress, anxiety, depression and loneliness cause us much unhappiness are not only uncomfortable, but also complicate our life and relationships. In this special class in London, we can learn the practice of patience and learn to let go those painful feelings causing us so much difficulty in our life.

In this class with Gen Kunden we will investigate how these painful feelings arise in our root mind and learn the simple techniques through Buddhist meditation on patience and mindfulness to let go of these negative emotions. Through applying these instructions to our daily life, we can all learn to live a happier and more fulfilling life.

This classes is based on the book How to Solve Our Human Problems

Everyone welcome.

$15. Please pre-register.






Frequently asked questions

Do I need to pre-register?

No, you do not need to pre-register. These classes are drop-in so just come along!

Do I need to purchase a ticket online to attend?

No. You can pay your drop-in fee at the door when you arrive.

Is the online ticket refundable?

Yes but not fully. The part of the ticket that covers Eventbrite fees is not refundable.

What do I do if I cannot make a class?

Let us know before the class and we can refund your ticket (minus the fees). Or if you prefer, you can use this ticket for another class. Tickets are not refundable after the class has taken taken place.

Do I need to bring anything?

No. At the centre we we have chairs or meditation cushions if you prefer. At our branch locations we have comfortable chairs for meditating.

Is parking available?

Yes. There is parking available at the library.

Organized by

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!