How to Have a Happy Holiday- half day meditation course

How to Have a Happy Holiday- half day meditation course

Join us for a Saturday course with Buddhist teachings on letting go of disappointment and unrealistic expectations for a happy holiday.

By Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Date and time

Sat, Nov 23, 2024 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST

Location

Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre

143 Wyndham St N, Suite 203 Guelph, ON N1H 4E9 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Session 1

Teaching and meditation

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Break

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

Session 2

Teaching and meditation

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

How to Have a Happy Holiday

Half Day Course

Saturday 23 November
10am- 1pm
In person | livestream to members


Find Peace this Holiday Season

The holiday season can be stressful as we strive for the perfect gathering, stretch our finances on gifts, and worry about countless situations. Often, we try to control our surroundings to ensure happiness for ourselves and our loved ones.

Join meditation teachers Kim Lippert and Kris Rogers for a special Saturday morning meditation course, suitable for all levels, with wisdom teachings, taught by Buddha on how to deal with unrealistic expectations and disappointment for a happy holiday season. Everyone welcome!

Each session will consist of short teachings, prayers and meditations with refreshments between sessions.


$25. Includes refreshments. Free for members


Frequently asked questions

Do I need to bring anything?

No. You don't need to bring anything. We have cushions and chairs for you to sit on and refreshments are available at breaktime and after class. You might want to bring a notebook and slippers.

Is there parking?

There is 2 hour street parking on Saturdays. Also the parking parkades in Guelph have a $3 flat rate for Saturday.

Can I pay at the door?

Yes. You do not need to register here but you can just let us know you are coming by emailing info@akbc.ca and pay with cash or debit at the door on arrival. Please come at least 10 minutes before class.

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Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre (AKBC) was established in 2009 to provide people in Guelph and Southwestern Ontario with the opportunity to develop happiness and inner peace through practising Buddha’s teachings.  AKBC is a peaceful oasis in the city where anyone can learn the right methods to experience lasting happiness and well-being. AKBC serves the Southwestern Ontario communities of Guelph, Kitchener, London, Stratford, Georgetown and nearby areas.

Kadampas are those who take Buddha’s teaching as personal advice and put it into practice.  This modern presentation from the Kadampa lineage is particularly suited to people of the modern world to help solve our modern-day problems such as stress, anxiety, anger, and ill-health. 

We are located in Guelph at 143 Wyndham St N, Suite 203, where we offer a wide variety of classes, courses, retreats and workshops and Buddhist prayers year round. We also offer drop in classes on meditation and modern Buddhism at various venues in the surrounding area.

Classes are run entirely by volunteers. AKBC is a Canadian registered charity (81467 9429 RR0001).

AKBC is also a member of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU), a non-profit organization with a global network of over 1,200 Centres and groups around the world. 

Everyone is welcome!