A public talk to promote peace on the Central Coast will take place in Erina Heights on Saturday, January 9 with an international Buddhist teacher.
Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, a Buddhist monk, will be visiting the Coast for the first time after teaching in the UK, Asia and most recently in Canada. The public talk, the Art of Mindfulness, will be hosted by the Khedrubje Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Wamberal.
Resident teacher of the Khedrubje Centre, Gen Kelsang Dawa said people of all ages will benefit and are welcome to attend. “During this special public talk, Gen-la Khyenrab will introduce the practice of mindfulness.
“Mindfulness is an important skill to learn because it helps us maintain our composure in our busy and often crazy lives. “Developing a relaxed mind is quite easy to do. “It’s keeping it that’s tricky,” he said.
Kelsang Dechen, education program coordinator of the Centre, said: “This event will provide a wonderful opportunity to learn how to meditate and to develop mindfulness with an experienced, internationally renowned teacher.” The event will held at the Performing Arts Centre, Central Coast Grammar School.
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