Thursday Evening Meditation Class

Thursday evening meditation class with Gen Tharpa

DAY & TIME
Thursdays | 7:30pm – 8.30pm with optional question and answers at the end of the class.

This class will be in person with limited spaces available in the Meditation Room which will be adhering to Covid-19 guidelines of spacing at 2m apart, hand sanitisers available and face masks worn to keep everyone safe.

Alternatively, there is the option to watch the class online. It will be uploaded within 30 minutes of the live class ending and available for 48 hours..

These classes are for everyone in our area of East and North Yorkshire and those connected to Madhyamaka KMC, KMC York, our branch class areas of Scarborough, Bridlington, Beverley, Stamford Bridge, Goole. If you live elsewhere you can find your local centre who will be offering livestream classes here https://kadampa.org/map
COURSE LEVEL
Suitable for all levels.

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Venue
Madhyamaka KMC
Kilnwick Percy Hall
Pocklington
YO42 1UF

Free car parking onsite
CLASS FEE & BOOKING
Booking is essential.
£5 per class – please click on the date to book – (free for members)

To attend the IN-PERSON class at Madhyamaka KMC.

£5.00

Teacher

Our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Tharpa, is a senior meditation teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition.

To attend the ONLINE class.

Available live-streamed at the time of the class and the also available for at least 2 days afterwards.
£5

These feature classes with Gen Kelsang Tharpa cover a wide range of engaging topics. Drop in whenever you can as each class is self-contained.

The classes include 2 guided meditations and a practical teaching on how to apply the ancient wisdom of Buddha’s teachings to busy modern life. Not to be missed!

The classes conclude with the opportunity to discuss the class with the teacher and/or other members of the class.

Class Detail

How to Transform Your Life with Gen Kelsang Tharpa

During these classes learn how to develop and maintain inner peace, reduce and stop your experience of problems, and bring about positive change in your life.

Gen Tharpa will be teaching a little more in-depth from the book How to Transform your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. He will go through the text systematically, week by week, giving commentary and guiding meditations based on the ideas and principals raised. At the end of the class there will be time for questions and answers.

How to Transform Your Life is available as a free download from Tharpa Publications, or paperback format from our shop at Madhyamaka KMC.

Benefits of meditation

Improved concentration and focus in daily life

Less stress, worry & anxiety

Reduced irritation, anger & frustration

Greater inner peace & happiness

Increased confidence & self-esteem

Improved mental and physical well being

A positive outlook on life & better relationships

Class format

Guided breathing meditation

Practical teaching

Second guided meditation based on the teaching

Optional Question and Answers