Natural Happiness: How to Understand the Mind
Wednesdays | 6:30pm - 7:45pm
at Kadampa Meditation Center North Carolina
(528 East Blvd. Charlotte)
with Resident Teacher and Modern Buddhist monk, Gen Kelsang Norbu
$12/class, free for members
We are always trying to make ourself happy. We usually do this by trying to get what we want, from material possessions to living conditions, and even other people. Unfortunately, even when we get what we want, we’re not necessarily happy. There is no definite relationship between external success and happiness.
We are happy when our mind is the nature of peace. This relationship between a peaceful mind and happiness is definite. There are no exceptions, because happiness arises naturally and automatically when the mind is peaceful.
There are certain states of mind that are naturally happy. In these classes, Gen Norbu will introduce six of them, one each week. By knowing what they are and how to develop them, we learn a simple spiritual practice that we can rely on at any time. Start at the beginning of the series if you can, but if you miss the beginning then start when you are able.
"When a virtuous mental factor is present in the mind, that entire primary mind and all its attendant mental factors also become virtuous.” - How to Understand the Mind, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
November 13 - Silencing the Inner Critic: Faith
November 20 - Making Ourself and Others Happy: Consideration for Others
November 27 - Controlling Our Desire: Non-attachment
December 4 - Letting Go of Anger and Resentment: Non-hatred
December 11 - Introduction to Emptiness: Non-ignorance
December 18 - Making Spiritual Practice a Pleasure: Effort
December 25 - No Class: Christmas Break
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Norbu was ordained as a Buddhist monk in 2006 by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, and was requested by him to be the Resident Teacher of KMC North Carolina. He earned the title "Gen" in 2012, indicating that he is a senior ordained teacher of modern Kadampa Buddhism.
Gen Norbu is known for his loving and gentle nature and holds a very clear and sharp understanding of Buddha’s teachings. Through his teachings and his personal example, Gen Norbu shows us how to integrate Buddha's teachings into our daily life.
