{"product_id":"faw-kmca-26","title":"Faith \u0026 Wisdom: Freedom from Discouragement Meditation Workshop | Sat 29 Aug 2026 | KMCA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Description.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn our spiritual journey we look unflinchingly at the root of our pain, we come to understand ourselves, and we heal ourselves. Often we are impatient and want what needs to be a gentle organic process to happen quickly. Sometimes we doubt ourselves, fall backwards and make mistakes, and it is easy to become discouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn this special course, Gen Kelsang Rabten will share Buddha's wisdom for how to keep our faith strong, how to protect ourself from discouragement, and never lose our vision of the person we are becoming. Through this inner strength we can arrive at our ultimate destination - the manifestation of our supreme and permanent inner peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/9654\/9287\/files\/Fed_Sq_480x480.jpg?v=1684459343\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/9654\/9287\/files\/Meal_Med_480x480.jpg?v=1696205732\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGen Kelsang Rabten is the Resident Teacher of KMC Australia (Dandenong Ranges) and KMC Melbourne (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBrunswick). Ordained in 1994, he has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche \u003cspan\u003efor 30 years.\u003c\/span\u003e He has taught in many centres around the world including Australia, New Zealand, and South-East Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Information.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAddress:\u003c\/strong\u003e KMC Australia |\u003cspan\u003e 25 McCarthy Road, Monbulk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lunch is included in the workshop booking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll meals served are vegan with some non-vegan options such as yoghurt available on the side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe cannot guarantee allergen free meals and it is not possible for us to cater to individual dietary requirements. Our meals mainly use ingredients which are wheat free or gluten free, however there are times that the meal will contain traces of wheat or gluten, or the side dish is, for example, bread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShuttle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Belgrave station shuttle available If you need a pick-up or drop-off service, $15 per person per trip. To book please \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/meditateinmelbourne.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact-us\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1680314740460000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw15T8MyJayFzIYXBt083sZ2\" href=\"https:\/\/meditateinmelbourne.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us here.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBookings close:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 hours prior to the event starting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions, please\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/meditateinmelbourne.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us here.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"cart\" action=\"https:\/\/www.kadampa.live\/product\/ma-05022022\/\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" id=\"gform_62\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gform_variation_wrapper gform_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Timetable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"130\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%;\"\u003eRegistration | 10 - 10.25am\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%;\"\u003eTeaching \u0026amp; Meditation | 10.30 - 11.30am\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTeaching \u0026amp; Meditation \u003c\/span\u003e| 12 - 1pm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 89.6771%;\"\u003eTeaching \u0026amp; Meditation | 2.15 - 3.15pm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"kmc australia","offers":[{"title":"In-person \/ Non-member","offer_id":50938940522663,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"In-person \/ Member","offer_id":50938940555431,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"In-person \/ weeklyMember","offer_id":50938940588199,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/9654\/9287\/files\/Faith_and_Wisdom_1080p.jpg?v=1783334253","url":"https:\/\/www.meditateinmelbourne.org\/products\/faw-kmca-26","provider":"kmc australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}