Creating Good Fortune talk
FRI May 2 | 6-7:30pm
with Gen Kelsang Dorje
Resident Teacher at KMC Madison
When things aren’t going well, we tend to think it’s someone or a situation driving our lack of good fortune. It feels like we are a “puppet” in our life without any opportunity to change our experiences. When we explore the wisdom of “karma” (Sanskrit for action), we recognize that we create the good fortune within ourselves versus waiting for our life to feel like it’s got good fortune.
“Since the quality of our experiences depends upon the quality of our actions, and the quality of an action depends upon the quality of the intention with which it is performed, ultimately all our happiness and unhappiness depend upon the mental factor intention.”
- Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
The retreat includes guided meditations, short teachings as well as Q&A in the last session. Everyone can benefit from this retreat — you don't have to be Buddhist to participate.
$10 for peace of mind
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BOOKS & CDs
This retreat will be using the book The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. It's not required to have this book, but some people like to have them on hand during the event or read more afterward. You can purchase books in our Bookstore & Shop — check out our Shop schedule.
ABOUT the TEACHER
Gen Kelsang Dorje is the resident teacher at the Kadampa Meditation Center Madison. As the resident teacher Gen Dorje is responsible for teaching and leading meditation classes, retreats, and workshops at the center and in branch locations. He has received extensive training under the guidance of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition.
Gen Dorje is known for his warmth and humor in making Buddha’s teachings relevant to our modern life. He is an inspiring example of how to integrate these teachings into a joyful life and is committed to helping people improve their daily lives through meditation and mindfulness.