The essentials of Buddhist meditation
Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver
1833 Victoria Diversion (see map)
(also live-streamed for members)
Thursday evenings, 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
A new six week series starting May 7
with Buddhist nun Gen Delek
Everyone Welcome
$16 per class / $80 for the series of 6 classes
No charge for members
The essentials of Buddhist meditation
This course is a practical and inspiring guide to Buddhist meditation. Based on The New Meditation Handbook, we will take an in-depth look at why we meditate, how meditation works, and explore some essential Buddhist concepts that empower our meditation practice.
Take your meditation practice to the next level! Develop confidence in your ability to change your mind through meditation and experience real happiness that you can share with others.
These meditation classes are for everyone. They include two guided meditations, a practical talk on a different topic each week, and time for Q&A at the end.
Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any time. No previous experience is required.
The venue
The classes are held in the beautiful, peaceful, and welcoming atmosphere of Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver
Class dates & topics
Thursdays, 7 - 8:15pm
May 7
~ Finding happiness from within ~
May 14
~ What is meditation? ~
May 21
~ What is the mind? ~
May 28
~ Karma: the law of cause and effect ~
June 4
~ Understanding samsara ~
June 11
~ How to meditate: a guide ~
The Teacher
Gen Kelsang Delek, our principal Teacher, a Buddhist nun who has been studying and practising in the Kadampa tradition under the guidance of her teacher, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for over 30 years. She has taught extensively throughout Canada and the UK. Known for her warm, inspiring example as a contemporary Buddhist practitioner, her heartfelt teachings are infused with a practicality that make them easy to practice and integrate into daily life. She has a wonderful ability to show the power of Buddhist meditation to solve our daily problems and find happiness.