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Our classes provide practical methods for improving the quality of our lives and developing inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.
Classes include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our daily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek.
No prior experience needed and you can join anytime. Everyone is welcome.
Current Class Topic
Focus: The Transformative Power of Concentration.
Wednesday 27 Aug | 3, 10, 17, 24 Sep
Discover the transformative power of concentration and how it brings inner strength, clarity, and freedom from distractions. With a focused mind, we naturally experience deep contentment, and the turbulence of craving and negativity begins to fade. It is said that pure concentration allows us to accomplish whatever we set our minds to, while without it, we remain bound by restlessness and distraction.
This course offers practical methods to develop unwavering focus and mental stability. By training in concentration we can cultivate lasting inner peace, greater mindfulness, and a deep sense of purpose on our spiritual path.
Teacher.
The teacher of this class is Christielli Portela. Christielli has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings.
Class Details.
Class Day & Time: Wednesdays, 7 - 8pm
Fee: $12, Kadampa members free | No booking required
Location: Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute – 117-119 Sturt St, Ballarat
Weekly Current and upcoming class courses:
• Focus: The Transformative Power of Concentration | 27 Aug | 3, 10, 17, 24 Sep
• Three Methods for Overcoming Bad Habits | 1, 8, 15 Oct
• How to Solve Our Human Problems | 22, 29 Oct | 5, 12 Nov
• Meditations on the Mind | 19, 26 Nov | 3, 10 Dec
Workshop
How to Stay Strong When Things Go Wrong: The Art of Acceptance | Sat 6 Sep
Workshop with Gen Kelsang Rabten
Ballarat | Sat 6 Sep
Rarely do we examine the world around us in ways that increase our wisdom and peace. For instance, when things go wrong in our life and in our world, we simply regard the situation itself as the problem, and respond with fear, anxiety and even anger.
Buddha revealed something very important: he explained that the essence of all human problems is part of the mind that experiences painful feelings. He explained how to stabilise and ultimately dissolve away these feelings, leaving only inner peace and happiness.
On this course, learn these techniques for yourself and be guided in meditation to increasing levels of inner peace and happiness. The ability to experience peace in the face of adversity is the very art of acceptance and ultimately liberates us from all suffering.
Reviews.
"Calm environment. Friendly atmosphere. Plenty of useful daily tips for a more stress free life." Kel
"My weekly classes give me the opportunity to connect with others who are searching for a peaceful life." Margaret
"I've met some really good people there." Wayne"
"This is a fantastic hour for me, after having worked all week, because it provides me the space to think and talk about spiritualism as well as spend time with friends." Yogandra
