Buddhist Psychology for Modern People with Gen Kelsang Rigpa

Register$40 / 50% Level 3 / Free Level 4

Buddhist psychology for modern people

Saturday, May 21
Day Retreat with Gen Rigpa
*A light vegetarian lunch will be served at 1:30pm

Buddhist psychology provides ingenious ways to shift mental attitudes from states of loneliness, unhappiness, and anxiety to experiences of confidence, inner peace, and inner strength. In this course, we will investigate time-tested strategies for training the mind in the positive, can-do attitudes of Buddhism. Become empowered to use these meditations both quietly in your own time and throughout the busyness and hectic pace of daily life.

Learn more about the Teacher

SESSION TIMES
Session 1 : 10:00-11:30am
Session 2: 12:15-1:30pm
Lunch: 1:30pm
Session 3: 2:45-4:15pm
Followed by Community Potluck

Buddha mapped the mind for us, detailing the spiritual psychology that illuminates the inner paths that lead to happiness and mental freedom. Buddhist psychology is practical, profound, and deeply meaningful. This course will help you understand and gradually tap into the transformative power of your own mind. More specifically, we will explore:

What is the mind?
The 5 Basic Parts of the Mind
How Your Mind Pays Attention to Something
How to identify the causes of suffering & happiness in the mind
How to use our mind to bring benefit to others

About the TeacherGen Rigpa

Teacher Bio

Gen Kelsang Rigpa is the Western US National Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU and the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center LA. Through his clear presentation and heartfelt teachings, he is able to help students easily integrate Buddha’s timeless teachings into our modern world, in a way that makes everyday life joyful and meaningful.

Venue

Kadampa Meditation Center LA
4953 Franklin Ave Los Angeles, CA
Free street parking is available

COVID Protocol

Masks are optional
Moderate spacing between seats
Air purifiers + Fresh airflow

Community

During retreat, those participating help to create a safe and focused space where everyone can dive more deeply into their meditative practice. We are a service oriented community, so please do inquire about helping during the retreat. Learn more

Livestream Info

These retreat sessions are available livestream
Register to receive the class link
72 hour video replay is available for the retreat sessions five minutes after each respective session

Kadampa Meditation Center LA

4953 Franklin Ave.

Getting to the Center

Getting to the Center is simple. We're on the corner of Franklin Ave and Kenmore in the neighborhood of Los Feliz. Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods, usually within a block or two of the Center's front door.

About Our Community

Everyone is welcome

Community is important to us. The way of being at the Center exemplifies how Kadampa Buddhist practices and modern life go hand in hand. We integrate the teachings we receive into the activities and dialogue that make up our Center life. It feels simple, harmonious and easy to enjoy your inner and outer environment.

Our Founder and Spiritual Teacher Geshe Kelsang Gyatso often says, "everyone welcome!" Yes, everyone is welcome to join the Center, its classes, events and practices regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender and so on. We know that everyone benefits from Buddha's teachings and we're delighted to have our doors open to help make that happen.

Did you know that all our classes and events are run by a volunteer team of 60+?! Check out the video below: