Calm Mind, Happy Life
A Practical Eight-Week Meditation Course
Time: Thursdays 7:15-8:30 pm
Venue: Curborough Community Centre, 37 Reynold Cl, Lichfield, WS13 7NY
Teacher: Gen Kelsang Dema
* Seating on chairs *
Learn practical Buddhist wisdom and meditation techniques to develop a calm, peaceful mind and experience greater happiness and contentment. Discover how to remain peaceful and positive, even when life is challenging.
Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any time. No previous experience is required. This is an ongoing weekly class held throughout the year. Please see below for dates and further information. Head to our What to Expect page for practical info about visiting us for a class.
Gen Kelsang Dema is a qualified meditation Teacher of Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre. Her wisdom, skill and faith in Buddha's teachings come through in her illuminating teaching style. She guides people with compassion and insight on what to practise and what to let go of in order to find true happiness.
Thu 22 Oct 7:15-8:30pm
The Secret to Happiness
Discover how our mind determines whether we experience happiness or unhappiness. By understanding how our mind works and learning practical meditation techniques, we can develop greater inner peace and learn to enjoy our life, whatever circumstances we encounter.
Thu 29 Oct 7:15-8:30pm
Making Life Meaningful
Our life is precious but uncertain and limited. By remembering this, we can focus on what truly matters, let go of unimportant worries and make our life meaningful. Discover how this understanding can bring greater joy and purpose.
Thu 5 Nov 7:15-8:30pm
Creating a Happier Future
Discover how our thoughts and actions shape our future experiences. By cultivating a calm, positive and compassionate mind, we can create the causes for greater happiness and well-being, while bringing more joy and benefit to others.
Thu 12 Nov 7:15-8:30pm
Freedom from Suffering
Discover how we can gradually free ourselves from suffering by understanding and transforming the negative states of mind that cause it. Through meditation and developing a pure, peaceful mind, we can experience greater freedom, happiness and lasting inner peace.
Thu 19 Nov 7:15-8:30pm
The Power of Inspiration
We all have the potential to develop a peaceful and happy mind. Discover how drawing inspiration from enlightened beings and connecting with the support of others can give us the confidence, encouragement and determination to deepen our meditation practice.
Thu 26 Nov 7:15-8:30pm
Creating Harmony
Discover how our actions affect both ourselves and others. By recognising and abandoning actions motivated by anger, selfishness and other negative minds, we can prevent future problems, create more harmonious relationships and build the causes for lasting happiness.
Thu 3 Dec 7:15-8:30pm
Finding Inner Freedom
Discover how stress, anxiety and other unpleasant feelings arise in the mind, and learn practical methods for overcoming them. By gaining greater control over our mind, we can experience genuine inner freedom and remain peaceful even when things don’t go our way.
Thu 10 Dec 7:15-8:30pm
The Power of Loving Kindness
Discover how to overcome anger and frustration by developing a balanced, peaceful mind towards others. Through meditation on loving kindness, we can cultivate a warm and positive attitude that brings greater happiness, harmony and peace to our relationships and our life.