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Public Talk in Auckland on “Happiness from Within”
Buddhist nun & International Teacher, Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, to Give a Rare Public Talk in Auckland on “Happiness from Within”.
Gen-la Kelsang
Dekyong, a modern-Buddhist nun and internationally renowned
teacher, is coming to Auckland as part of her Australasian
tour, to give a talk on how we can all live happier lives
through the practices of meditation and
mindfulness.
Gen-la Dekyong may well be one of the only woman to lead a major Buddhist tradition in the world and Aucklanders are extremely lucky to have the opportunity to hear her speak before she goes on to lead a four day Modern Buddhist festival in Wellington.
“So often people rely on external sources in order to be happy, with very limited success. But through relying on the meditation and positive thinking techniques presented in Modern Buddhism, we can cultivate a reliable source of happiness that comes from within our own mind. Through this we can free ourselves from negative emotions, making joy and happiness our everyday reality” says Gen-la Dekyong.
This special event will be held on Sunday 7th January 2018 at 7pm, at the Ellen Melville Centre in the Auckland CBD. Tickets are $25 and can be booked online at www.happinessfromwithin.org. Everyone is welcome to attend.
About Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong:
Gen-la Dekyong is the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition. Gen-la has studied and practiced Modern Buddhism for many years under the guidance of her Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Gen-la’s teachings, humour and kindness exemplify the essence of the Buddhist way of life. Each year, Gen-la Dekyong teaches at many major Buddhist festivals and events throughout the world.
About the host, Kadampa
Meditation Centre Auckland:
Based in Mount Eden, Kadampa Meditation Centre Auckland was established 15 years ago for the people of Auckland to discover the benefits of meditation. Regular classes, workshops and retreats are offered in Mount Eden, as well as in the CBD, Ponsonby, North Shore, Titirangi and Tauranga. For more information: www.meditateinauckland.org
Date: Sunday 7th January 2018
Time: 7pm-9pm
Venue: Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland CBD
Price: $25
More details and tickets: www.happinessfromwithin.org
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