Contentment and Letting Go
Meditation Workshop
@ Burnley KBC
Saturday 5 October, 10am – 1pm
In-person and livestream
“Without contentment, a rich man will think he is poor”- Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
By learning to be happy with, and grateful for, what we have, we can overcome dissatisfaction, simplify our lives and focus more easily on internal changes.
In our modern, materialistic world we are often encouraged to believe that the more we have the happier we will be. Better external conditions such as houses, clothes, electronic goods, holidays, money, reputation, status, are seen as true causes of happiness. But in reality those who are richest in terms of monetary wealth and status are less happy than those who are more content but have less.
In our finite world, with ever increasing material consumption, goods and resources are limited and fast being depleted. But development and accumulation of internal riches is unlimited, without harmful repercussions.
In this meditation course we will learn how to be more content and satisfied, how to let go of desires and attachments and how to control our acquisitive nature. This course will include guided meditations, which will help us to develop a peaceful and positive mind.
Our half day meditation workshops are an ideal way to learn more about meditation and inner peace. They are designed for those who are new to meditation but also for those who would like to improve and deepen their understanding.
Refreshments are available in our World Peace Café during the course.
The cost of the course is £15 (Monthly Members £5, FP Monthly Members £0).
Our monthly membership programme offers access to all our weekly classes as well as discounts on courses for only £20 per month – Learn more.
Teacher
Teacher
The sessions will be guided by Gen Kelsang Päljin, Resident Teacher of Buddha Land and Burnley Kadampa Buddhist Centres, who is appreciated for offering clear guidance on meditation and living a a positive life.
Schedule
Schedule
10am – 11.15am – Session 1
11.15am – 11.45am – Break
11.45am – 1pm – Session 2
Booking
Please book using the forms below.
In Person
Livestream
This course is available to stream for monthly members who live in our catchment area.
Please select membership from the form below.
Location
Burnley Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Brunside Mill, Parker St, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1AR, UK.
Map
Venue
Burnley Kadampa Buddhist Centre has a ground floor cafe/shop and meditation room.
The centre is open on Wed and Sat 10am til 2pm. For Saturday morning courses the centre is open from 9.45am.
Getting there
The Centre is located on Parker Street in the centre of Burnley close to Charter Walk Shopping Centre and the Next store.
It is 5min walk from Burnley Central Train Station and 12min walk from Burnley Bus Station.
Parking is easily accessible in local car parks from 2 to 5 min walk away, while short stay on-street parking is available outside our door. On-street parking is unrestricted after 5pm and on Sundays.
Car Parking charges vary considerably in the different car parks:
