COURSE INFO

How to Train in Happiness

If there was ever a good time to recognize that in order to be happy we need to actively train in happiness, that time is now! Happiness is a state of mind, and like any state of mind it can be strengthened through training. But to do so we need to know what are the actual causes of happiness. According to Buddha, authentic happiness does not depend upon amassing specific external conditions, such as wealth, beauty, status, etc., but rather its main ingredient is inner peace. And meditation is essential for training in inner peace and happiness.

This weekend series of talks and meditations will explore practical methods of training in happiness. We will go through specific meditation techniques that are designed to help us experience and maintain authentic happiness, and will explain how we can continue to train in these positive states during our daily activities. Training in these meditations will profoundly influence our conception of our selves and others, and of our purpose in this life. We will discover the relationship between happiness, authentic self-love, and love of others. This in turn will lead to a recognition of our incredible spiritual potential for an ongoing and continuous experience of happiness, and even enlightenment. With this understanding we can learn how to bring this profound happiness into the lives of others.

Teachers

Bertie Wilkins is one of our teachers at Bodhisattva Kadampa Meditation Centre. He is the co-ordinator for our Foundation Programme and has taught many times at the Centre. As an entrepreneur, Bertie brings practical experience of how to put the teachings into practice to keep a peaceful mind in difficult situations.

Susan Tait has been studying and teaching Buddhist meditation for many years and has taught Kadampa meditation in the US and the UK. She presents the teachings in a practical and often humorous way making it easy to apply in daily life.

SCHEDULE

Saturday:

10–11.15am: Session in the main meditation room

11:15am: Break - Hot drinks and cakes will be available in our World Peace Cafe

12–1pm: Meditation & discussion in the main meditation room

1pm: Lunch Break - Lunch will be served for those who have booked a lunch ticket

2.30-4pm: Session in the main meditation room

-Please remember Bodhisattva KMC centre, cafe and grounds is a meat free, smoke free and vapor free zone.

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