About this Event
How to Build Self Confidence
Saturday, October 25 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Self-confidence is not the same as self-importance—in fact, it’s quite the opposite. When we’re caught up in grasping at a fixed sense of self, we often find ourselves competing with others, constantly comparing and positioning. This undermines true confidence, distracting us from the meaningful work of personal growth and service to others.
This retreat offers a meaningful opportunity to step back, reconnect with your inner strength, and build authentic confidence from within.
In this workshop, we’ll explore spiritual self-confidence, also known as non-deluded pride—a healthy, grounded sense of self rooted in our potential rather than our current limitations.
This is known as “pride with respect to our potential”—a deep trust in our Buddha nature: our capacity for lasting happiness, complete freedom, universal love, and profound wisdom.
In recognizing this, we begin to relate not to who we are now, but to who we can become.
What to Expect:
- Guided meditations to cultivate inner calm and clarity
- Practical teachings on developing spiritual self-confidence
- Reflections on Buddhist wisdom and how it applies to daily life
- Time for discussion, questions, and connecting with others
Location: This event will be held at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, located at 2298 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, just a few blocks from the Davis Square T stop. There is free parking available, please email us at [email protected]
Registration: $30. At the door, in advance at: https://www.meditationinboston.org/how-to-build-self-confidence
Gen Kelsang Khedrub is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston. He has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 30 years. Gen Khedrub has served as a Resident Teacher in Chicago and in Seattle, and over the years he has taught special events and led meditation retreats around the country. His heartfelt teachings are presented with clarity and humor that make them accessible to everyone.
Henna Ahuja is the Education Program Coordinator at KMC Boston. She was born and raised in India, and has always had a deep fascination with Buddhism and its profound values. As a student of the Foundation program, Henna has found the opportunity to delve into the depths of Buddha's teachings and texts extremely helpful . to not only deepen her theoretical knowledge but has also learn practical techniques for incorporating Buddha’s teachings into her daily life.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kadampa Meditation Center Boston, 2298 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, United States
USD 15.00 to USD 30.00
