Our evening drop-in classes are open to everybody and are designed to give you the opportunity to learn about particular aspects of Buddhist thought and how to apply meditation and special ways of thinking to solve the problems of modern daily life
Tuesday evenings with Gen Kelsang Rabka
7.30 – 8.45pm: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10
We’ve all experienced the pain of craving and attachment, and many people in the modern world suffer from some type of addiction.
From a Buddhist perspective, craving and attachment are “deluded” states of mind that mistakenly believe things which are not true causes of happiness to be actual causes of happiness. As a result of this mistaken belief, an uncontrollable desire to acquire and hold onto these objects arises, causing the immediate suffering of craving, along with other painful states of mind such as fear of missing out (FOMO). But even if we do manage to obtain our objects of desire, since these things are impermanent and not real sources of happiness, we inevitably experience the pains of frustration, discontent, fear of loss, and anxiety.
During this 3-class series, we will explore Buddha’s profound teachings on how to free ourselves from this cycle of craving and attachment, learning practical methods which are designed to:
- Identify clearly the craving and attachment within your own mind
- Understand how these states of mind are behind our suffering and dissatisfaction
- Learn to weaken the power of these delusions through increasing your wisdom
- Cultivate genuine contentment, inner peace, and acceptance
Each class includes:
- Guided Meditations: Learn calming and transformative meditations that help to reduce the power of attachment and cultivate genuine contentment.
- Practical Teachings: Receive accessible, step-by-step advice on how to recognise, reduce, and eventually abandon attachment, enabling you to maintain a peaceful mind modern daily life.
No prior experience or particular religious beliefs are necessary to attend this series – everyone is welcome!
What is Meditation?
Meditation is a mind that concentrates single-pointedly on a virtuous object, and is a mental action that is the main cause of mental peace. The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful so that we can find relief from mental discomfort, worries or anxiety. Through a qualified meditation practice, we become deeply familiar with states of mind that are conducive to happiness.
What to Expect in the Class
- Each class lasts approximately 1 hour & 15 min.
- 10 min: Welcome & introduction
- 15–20 min: Introductory relaxation meditation
- 30–35 min: Main teaching & instruction
- 15 min: Deeper, guided meditation on the teaching topic
Cost: RM10 per person.
Note: Classes are live-streamed at the Centre.
For bookings and enquiries please contact Lai Ying on 016 763 7618.
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Rabka was appointed as the Resident Teacher of KMC Singapore and CKBC JB in mid 2020. He is an Australian Buddhist monk who has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche and his senior disciples for more than 15 years, and has taught in Australia, the UK and Asia.
The clarity and warmth of his teachings has helped many students experience the practical benefits of modern Kadampa Buddhism in their daily lives.