Saturday Retreat: The Scientific Method for Being Happy

In his book, Modern Buddhism, Geshe Kelsang explains that, “The instructions given in this book are scientific methods for improving our human nature and qualities through developing the capacity of our mind.”

Buddhism is founded on a scientific observation of the mind and is overwhelmingly based on logical reasoning. Buddha taught not to just blindly believe what he said, but to test it out for ourself and then draw practical conclusions.

By practicing Buddha’s methods sincerely in the laboratory of our own minds, we can learn to develop and maintain a peaceful mind all the time, and as a result our mind will be happy all the time.

Cost: $35– or $30 for early registration (by July 8th), students, seniors 62+ and unemployed. Lunch is included. Free for members at Supporter-Level and Benefactor-Level.

Schedule: Session 1: 10-11 a.m.

Session 2: 11:45am-12:45pm

Lunch

Session 3: 2-3:15pm (includes 15 min of Q&A)

About the Teacher: Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chogden
Gen Kelsang Chogden is an American Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland. Gen Chogden has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1998 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 is well-loved for her warmth, kindness, and wisdom, which have come from her sincere and heartfelt practice of Kadam Dharma over many years.

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.