About this Event
Teacher: Gen Kelsang Thekchen, a Kadampa Buddhist monk and senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition who has taught for more than 30 years.
Schedule: Tuesdays 7:00–8:30 PM,
Oct 13 to Nov 10, 2026 (5 classes).
To book, visit the , where you can also learn more. You can buy your ticket here on Eventbrite, book through the website, or pay at the door.
Location: Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa, 879 Somerset Street West (near Preston), Ottawa.
Strong concentration leads to strong meditation, which in turn empowers our spiritual practice to bring about real inner change and progress. In this series we will learn special techniques for overcoming distractions and developing deep absorption in our meditation. Through this we will come to strengthen our ability to improve our focus out of meditation as well. Applying these methods will assist us in every area of our life.
Each drop-in session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A, plus refreshments after the class with a chance to chat with the Teacher and others. Each class is self-contained, so you're welcome to join at any time. Everybody is welcome.
Schedule & topics:
Oct 13 – Concentration & the Power of Meditation ·
Oct 20 – Letting Go of Overthinking ·
Oct 27 – Mindfulness & Overcoming Distractions ·
Nov 3 – How to Improve Concentration in Meditation ·
Nov 10 – Mindfulness & Alertness in Everyday Life.
Cost: $15 per class, or $60 for the 5-class series (on the class page or at the door). Buy a drop-in ticket here on Eventbrite, book online on the class page, or pay at the door (cash, debit or credit).
Membership is also available on the website.
Presented by Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa, a registered Canadian charity. Questions: [email protected] · 613-234-4347
Event venue & nearby stays
Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa, 879 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, Canada
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