When

The class is held in-person on Thursday mornings 10.30am–12pm.

Where

The class is located in the Joondalup Library (Level 1, Room 2), 102 Boas Ave, Joondalup.

Free onsite basement parking, paid on-street parking and free shopping centre parking (short walk) is available.

Price

Drop-in fee $15. Cash or EFTPOS available.

Topics and Dates

Description

Learn to identify the mental habit patterns that don’t serve us and that fuel our anxiety, frustration and discontent, and explore strategies to declutter our mind of these unhelpful thoughts.

Thursdays Jun 18 • 25 • Jul 2 • 9 • 16

Drop-in any week for $15

Or book here for the entire series for $62.50

This series will be taught by Iain Johnson, Nicky Vervest and Chris Juckes.

Description

In this series, explore three uplifting practices that are powerful and effective methods for mixing meditation with daily life. They bring a tremendous amount of positive energy into our mind and allow us to generate profound happiness in our everyday activities.

Thursdays Aug 20 • 27 | Sep 3

Drop-in any week for $15

Or book here for the entire series for $37.50

Description

Although losing the people we love and dealing with unwanted changes is part of life, these things cause us great pain and emotional upheaval. This series will explore how to embrace change and impermanence, how to navigate times of grief with a peaceful, wise heart, and the Buddhist understanding of what happens when we die.

Thursdays Sep 10 • 17 • 24 | Oct 1

Drop-in any week for $15

Or book here for the entire series for $50.00

What to Expect at a Class

Our classes are open to everyone, regardless of background or level of experience. Learn simple techniques for calming the mind, implement effective strategies for solving everyday problems and leading a happy, peaceful life, and discover the complete path of inner transformation that Buddha taught.

Each week, explore a different aspect of Buddhist wisdom and be guided in a breathing meditation as well as a contemplative meditation related to the topic. There is also an opportunity to ask questions, followed by refreshments.

No need to book – drop in any week.

The Teacher

Gen Kelsang Tara is an Australian Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Perth.

Gen Tara has been studying and practising Kadampa Buddhism for many years, and ordained as a Buddhist nun in 2015. Gen Tara’s inspiring teachings reflect her sincere wish to help those in need and to share her experience of Buddha’s life-changing instructions with others.