The road to happiness leads to Monbulk and Kadampa Meditation Centre teacher Gen Kelsang Rabten.EVERYONE wants to be happy, and everyone wants to be free from problems. If the bottom line to happiness is inner peace, how is this inner peace found?
The Kadampa Meditation Centre of Australia has the solution, and has recently moved its main centre to Monbulk, on the site of former Camp Waterman. The gorgeous scenery, replete with abundant native flora, birds and breathtaking views, is an idyllic spot for meditation, retreat, spiritual holiday, or peaceful getaway.
KMC is part of the international New Kadampa Tradition, which already has established over 800 Centres in 40 countries.
Gen Kelsang Rabten is the resident teacher of KMC. He has been ordained for many years and has completed over 10 years of intensive training at one of Europe’s foremost Buddhist colleges. He is well loved for his lighthearted, practical and insightful teachings and is the Australian national spiritual director of the New Kadampa tradition.
‘Take a stroll around Melbourne city and surrounds and you may notice that statues and posters of Buddhas abound. In cafes, front gardens and boutiques, Buddha’s calm and blissful smile is ubiquitous. The popularity of Buddha’s image has grown tremendously, and on an international scale,’ says Gen Rabten.
KMC will run day courses at the centre in Monbulk and weekly evening classes in Belgrave at Belgrave Manor Restaurant, 1627 Burwood Highway. The weekly classes will begin on Monday 17 October at 7pm with a free introduction to the Learn to Meditate course. The regular class fee is $12.
Kadampa Meditation Centre is at 25 27 McCarthy Road, Monbulk. Contact education program coordinator Jennifer Flores on 9756 7203 for more details.
