FINDING HAPPINESS FROM A DIFFERENT SOURCE
How Meditation changes everything | Thursday, November 16 @ 7:00 – 8:15pm
$25 early bird |$30 after November 6th
We tend to look for happiness outside ourself, thinking that if we arrange everything perfectly we would be truly happy.
We could change our home or our partner countless times, but until we change our restless, discontented mind we will never find real happiness. It is time we sought happiness from a different source. Happiness is a part of the mind, so the real source of happiness must lie within us.
Join us for this public talk with internationally renowned Teacher and Buddhist monk, Gen Rigpa, on finding a true source of happiness within our own peaceful mind through the practice of Buddhist meditation.
Stay for refreshments after the talk Everyone is welcome!
This event is expected to sell out. Please register early!
Gen Rigpa is also leading the Western Canada Dharma Celebration November 17-19, and will be bestowing the Blessing Empowerment of Prajnaparamita, and giving special teachings on how to Overcome Obstacles. Consider attending both events to experience the greatest impact.
“When our mind is peaceful we will be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we will experience true happiness; but if our mind is not peaceful we will find it very difficult to be happy, even if we are living in the very best conditions. If we train in meditation, our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful, and we will experience a purer and purer form of happiness. Eventually we will be able to stay happy all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances.”
– Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Gen Kelsang Rigpa is the Western US National Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU and the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center LA. Through his clear presentation and heartfelt teachings, he is able to help students easily integrate Buddha’s timeless teachings into our modern world, in a way that makes everyday life joyful and meaningful.