Thursday Meditation in English in Geneva

The changing themes make room for familiar, everyday concerns, while independent sessions let you try the practice without committing to the whole series.

Each 90-minute class includes guided meditation and practical Buddhist teaching. Paul leads the 8 October session on finding peace amid relationship difficulties. Guèn Kelsang Jikgyob is the teacher named on the series programme. Later themes include staying positive through illness, working with painful feelings, patience, resentment, anger, jealousy and criticism. You may join one class or attend regularly; the sessions are not a required course. There is no meditation class on 15 October. Chairs and floor cushions are available, and no previous meditation experience is needed.

Classes take place in English at CMK de Genève, 41 bis route de Frontenex, 1207 Genève, Switzerland. Standard admission is CHF 20 per class; the reduced rate is CHF 15. PG and PF pass holders and benefactor members attend through their membership. The centre confirms wheelchair access. Wear comfortable clothes and remove your shoes inside. Nothing needs to be brought, though writing materials can be useful for notes. Use the event page for attendance details, or contact the centre about registration.

This Thursday series at Centre de Méditation Kadampa Genève et Nyon brings Buddhist teachings into everyday situations, from relationship difficulties to impatience and resentment. Each class combines guided meditation with practical teaching in English. The programme is presented with Guèn Kelsang Jikgyob; Paul is named for the 8 October session. Beginners and people who are not Buddhist are welcome.

• Paul

  Teacher

  Paul teaches meditation at Centre de Méditation Kadampa Genève. His official profile describes a long-standing Buddhist practice and applying the teachings in daily, professional and community life.

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• Guèn Kelsang Jikgyob

  Teacher

  Guèn Kelsang Jikgyob is the principal teacher at Centre de méditation Kadampa Genève. She has practised Kadampa Buddhism since 2009 and was ordained in 2012.

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