• English Meditation

English Meditation Class – Buddhist Psychology & Meditation

Drop-in Class with Gen Kelsang Palden

Every Wednesday 19:00 – 20:15

The scientific methods of Modern Kadampa Buddhism have been tested over generations and are of great benefit to everyone, whether religious or non-religious.

Enjoy teachings and meditations based on Buddhist psychology with Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Palden every Wednesday evening. These teachings will give you deep insight into your own mind and how through changing your view you can change your world.

New series in January/February: Learning to meditate – but this time the right way!
Meditation can bring inner peace and clarity, break through negative thought patterns and change your life for the better. However, many people who have already tried it falter or fail to find a sustainable approach.

In this new series, we support you in developing a regular and successful meditation practice. In seven coordinated sessions, you will learn step by step how to firmly integrate meditation into your everyday life – for a happy and peaceful 2025!

  • 15.01. Introduction: Just sit and relax
  • 22.01. What is meditation? Why meditate? How do you meditate properly?
  • 29.01. Motivation is the key to regular practice
  • 05.02. With familiarity we can accomplish everything
  • 12.02. Developing strength and inspiration for our meditation
  • 19.02. Recognizing and overcoming obstacles
  • 26.02. Inner transformation – how to succeed!
English Meditation Class with buddhist monk Gen Palden.

Meditation Class with buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Palden.

What to expect?

  • two calming meditations
  • a short talk with simple and practical tips
  • (optional) some discussion after the class with like-minded people and Gen Palden

The Meditation Teacher

Picture of Gen Palden

Gen Kelsang Palden

Gen Kelsang Palden is a Buddhist monk and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Austria.

He began his studies of Kadampa Buddhism in Dresden, Germany and since then has been committed to practicing Buddha’s teachings given by his spiritual guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Gen Palden has been ordained since 2009 and has taught extensively in the Germany, Austria and Switzerland. He is well loved and admired because of his practical knowledge and warm presentations, authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour.

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