New Year's Special Talk: Turning Your Life in the Direction of Happiness | December 31st 2025 | 7:30-9:00pm

with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
31st December | 7:30-9:00pm Talk with meditation | 9:00-11:00pm Vegetarian buffet (vegan and vegetarian)

Unhappiness and stress come because our mind is often unbalanced and we tend to follow our deluded attitudes like anger,  jealousy, pride and attachment. Real happiness comes directly from virtuous actions which come from our wisdom; of all virtuous minds compassion is supreme.

Compassion purifies our mind, and when our mind is pure its objects also become pure. However, first we need to develop authentic cherishing love, unmixed with attachment before real compassion naturally develops. This is something that takes a long time to train in. So, in 2026 why not take up the challenge to increase these minds and in this way really turn your mind in the direction of happiness?  
Everybody welcome!

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