West End Tuesday Evenings @ 7:00–8:15pm
When things go wrong for us in life--which they inevitably do--we often respond negatively, blaming the situation or people involved. Ouch! This can feel like a double dose of harm and suffering--not only have things gone wrong, but now we are unhappy, too! Sadly, we also often feel that a negative response to adversity is logical and our only option.
But there are other ways to respond to the adversities that arise in our lives--to stay strong and happy when things go wrong. Buddhist wisdom helps us understand why things go wrong and how we can transform what we perceive as adversity into opportunities for growth, compassion, and love. Come along to this practical, wise, and helpful series of classes to learn more.
Weekly Topics
May 7 - When People Disappoint Us
May 14 - Finding Meaning in Adversity: Transforming Harm into Growth
May 21 Karma and Our Human Problems
May 28 - NO CLASS - INTERNATIONAL SPRING FESTIVAL
Class Location
Gordon Neighborhood House
1019 Broughton Street
Vancouver, BC, V6G 2A7
Cost
Free for members
$15 for drop-ins, Pay at the door.
******Disclaimer******
Gordon Neighborhood House and the Association of Neighborhood Houses (ASH) are not sponsors of the activity described, and neither Gordon Neighborhood House, nor ANH assume any responsibility for, and provide no endorsement of the activity.
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Sanden is a Canadian Buddhist monk, and the Second Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver. He has been a long time student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. He is well loved for his compassion, sense of humour and the clarity of his teachings.