Everyone is welcome to attend these lectures - bring an open mind, a curious intellect and look forward to a stimulating and entertaining evening exploring some of the core principles of the Buddhist path. After the initial presentation, there will be a period of questions and answers, and then a chance to continue the discussions over refreshments after the formal part of the evening is complete.
Current Topic.
Reincarnation: Is There Life After Death?
Do the birth and death of this life mark the outermost boundaries of our existence? Can the genetics inherited from our parents really account for the complexity of our personality and experiences? Are we simply fleshy machines, working out chemical equations with merely the illusion of consciousness and choice? Or are we, in fact, spiritual beings travelling through life on a journey of evolution, presented with challenges as opportunities for learning and growth?
Buddhists believe in past and future lives - but why? What reasons did Buddha give? How can we test those ideas? Is it even possible to know what happens after death until we die? All these important questions and more will be explored in this Wednesday evening lecture.
Teacher.
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Gen Kelsang Rabten is the Resident Teacher of KMC Australia (Dandenong Ranges) and KMC Melbourne (CBD). Ordained in 1994, he has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for 30 years. He has taught in many centres around the world including Australia, New Zealand, and South-East Asia. Gen Rabten exemplifies the essence of the modern Kadampa’s way of life, brings a warm heart and joyful attitude to sharing Buddha’s teachings and the practice of meditation. |
Lecture Details.
Date & Time: Wednesday 26 February | 7-8.15pm
Fee: $15 | Free for members
Location: TBA
Upcoming Evening Lectures.
- Wed 26 Mar | Karma: Why do Things Turn Out the Way They do?
- Wed 30 Apr | A Buddhist Map of Everything: The Wheel of Life
- Wed 25 Jun | Selfless: A Guide to an Altruistic Life | Teacher: Luma
- Wed 27 Aug | Nirvana: How to See Through Life's Illusions
- Wed 24 Sep | Dreams & Their Meaning: The Significance of Dreams in Buddhism
- Wed 29 Oct | Mantra: The Sacred Sound of Buddhism
- Wed 26 Nov | Inner Wealth: how to invest in yourself
If you have any questions, please contact us here.