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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
Healthy Habits for a Happy Mind.
Wednesday 21, 28 May | 4, 11 June
Our thoughts shape our reality—our mind can be our greatest ally or our biggest challenge. Imagine living in a way that naturally fosters happiness and inner peace.
Buddha taught that by cultivating the habit of positive thinking, we can navigate life with ease, bringing lightness, joy, and deep well-being into our daily experiences and relationships.
One of the kindest things we can do for ourselves and others in 2025 is to develop the habits of happiness!
Join us for this uplifting series of classes and discover practical ways to nurture a happy and healthy mind.
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 ( NEW CLASS TIME )
Fee: $12, Kadampa members free | No booking required
Location: Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute – 117-119 Sturt St, Ballarat
Weekly Current and upcoming class courses:
• Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind | 21, 28 May | 4, 11 June
• Meditations for Relaxation | 18, 25 June | 2 July
• Meditations for A Clear Mind | 9, 16, 23 July
• How to Love Yourself & Others | 30 July | 6, 13, 20 August
Workshop
How to Stay Strong When Things Go Wrong: The Art of Acceptance | Sat 6 Sep
Workshop with Gen Kelsang Tsalden
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
