• When

    Wednesdays
    7:00-8:15pm

  • Where

    Elgin Park Secondary School
    (in the library on the 2nd floor)
    13484 24th Ave
    South Surrey
    V4A 2G5

  • Cost

    $15 per class
    $36 for 3 classes
    $48 for 4 classes
    Free for members

  • Books

    These classes are an opportunity to get to know the books of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, the world-renowned meditation master who founded KMC Fraser Valley as well as hundreds of centres around the world, all part of the New Kadampa Tradition  – International Kadampa Buddhist Union.

    A selection of his books will be on sale at the class, such as How to Transform Your Life, which you can also download as a free eBook.

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  • How to register

    You can pre-register using the buttons below or you can pay on the door.

Registration

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The Wisdom of Patience

Patience is a mind that is able to accept, fully and happily, whatever occurs….It is always possible to be patient; there is no situation so bad that it cannot be accepted patiently, with an open, accommodating and peaceful heart.

How to Solve Our Human Problems by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

We know from our own experience how smoothly our lives go when we are patient with the people and things around us. Patience improves our relationships, reduces our frustration and anger, and allows our loving heart to shine. We also know how the painful state of impatience can hurt others and ourselves, as we struggle with accepting situations that arise in our lives.

In this series of classes, you will come to appreciate heart-felt patience; develop an understanding of different dimensions of patience; and see how, in a very practical way, the practice of patience will benefit all aspects of your inner and outer life.

March 6: Understanding Patience and Impatience

March 13: Why am I Frustrated?

March 20: Class Cancelled (our venue is closed for Spring Break)

March 27: Class Cancelled–we look forward to seeing you in April!

Understanding the Mind

When our mind is calm, and we are experiencing inner peace and happiness, it is our best friend. Conversely, when our mind is unhappy, frustrated, anxious, or angry, it can be our worst enemy. We all have a mind, but few of us consider the nature and power of our mind. In this series of classes, we will come to understand the nature of the mind, how it is the creator of our experiences, and how we can use our mind to benefit ourselves and countless others every day.

April 3: What is the Mind? AKA Get to Know Your Operating System!

April 10: The Storms in Our Mind and How They Develop

April 17: Guarding Our Mind: Keeping the Storms at Bay

April 24: Concentration and Mindfulness: Sustaining Inner Peace

Teacher

 

Gen Kelsang Delek, the Resident Teacher of KMC Fraser Valley, is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. She has been a Kadampa Buddhist nun and Teacher under the guidance of her Spiritual Guide, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, for almost 30 years and has been the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Centres in Canada, Japan and the UK.

 

MEMBERSHIP

The best way to take advantage of our courses and classes.

KMC Fraser Valley has 2 levels of membership. Find out more here.

FIND A CENTRE NEAR YOU

If you live in the Vancouver area, you’ll find classes at KMC Vancouver

If you live on Vancouver Island or surrounding islands, you’ll find classes at KMC Victoria

If you live elsewhere, please click this link for your nearest meditation Centre.