Day Meditation Retreat

Freedom From for Anxiety, Worry and Fear

Saturday March 24, 10am-5p

 

With Guest Teacher American Buddhist nun , Gen Kelsang Chogden

Hosted by Keajra Kadampa Buddhist Center

Keajra Kadampa Buddhist Center is delighted that Gen Kelsang Chogden, American Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland, has accepted our invitation to come to Hampton Roads to teach and lead this day meditation retreat on this timely topic, Freedom From Anxiety, Worry and Fear.

Are you a worrier? Does anxiety interfere with your daily life? If so, this retreat is for you. We will examine how worry, fear and anxiety develop so you can learn how to interrupt these exaggerated, tormenting thoughts.

The day will include four sessions of practical advice with relaxing meditations. These meditations will be guided to help you learn to soothe your mind and with practice the power to remain peaceful and worry-free even in difficult circumstances.

You do not need any experience in meditation yet, if you do, these transformative meditations can be beneficial for everyone.

 Everyone is always welcome you do not need to be a Buddhist to attend. Our Center is open to everyone.

The Center  has both chairs and cushions for seating.

 

Schedule : 4 sessions 

Part I:  10a-11a ;   11:45a-12:45p

 Part II:  2p-3p;    3:45p-5:00p

 

Guest Teacher :

Gen Kelsang Chogden, is an American Buddhist nun and Principal Teacher for Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland
Gen Chogden has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for over 18 years under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who gave her the title “Gen” indicating that she is a senior ordained teacher of the Kadampa Tradition.
 
Gen Chogden’s compassionate activities of teaching, guiding, and inspiring those around her are the result of her deep faith, clear wisdom, and heartfelt concern for others that brings true sincerity and humility to her life as a spiritual teacher.
 
Her teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life. Through her gentle and joyful approach and her peaceful example, she has helped many people find true happiness in their hearts.

Cost:

Full Day $30 ; Half Day $20 
Discount: Members $20 Full Day; Half-Day $10
Early registration/Seniors/Full Time Students/Unemployed $25 Full Day $15 Half Day
To receive the discount you must register on-line by Thursday March 22. 
For the discount you must register on-line. Register early space is liited for this Retreat!

Location:

Keajra Kadampa Buddhist Center
156 Newtown Road, Suite A-2
Virginia Beach , VA.  23462

We are located in the Newtown Professional Building ( Blue Building) just of the 264 S Newtown Road exit.
We have parking on site.

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To speak with us or for more information please contact us at : info@meditationinhamptonroads.org or 757-504-4425
Keajra Kadampa Buddhist Center (KKBC) is a member fo the New Kadampa Tradition- International Union of Kadampa Buddhist Center. We are a all-volunteer run Center and dependent on fees and donations.  If you would like to become a Monthly Memeber please inquire at the front desk .