Learning to Accept Adversity
A Day Course in Palm Desert
When suffering and problems strike, and we have done everything in our power to remedy the situation, but to no avail, we are left with one simple choice: whether to allow our peace of mind, happiness, confidence, and joy to be washed away by these adversities, or whether to maintain and protect our inner peace. Patient acceptance is the key to living a life of sustained peace and joy, undaunted by the endless challenges that may arise. In our world of pain and conflict, patience and peace are in dangerously short supply, but increasingly important.
In this daycourse, we can learn the essential practice of patiently accepting difficulties -- learning to protect our own and others happiness and peace of mind in the face of pain, problems, and challenges. By continually improving our patience, we can develop a mind so stable and peaceful that it is like the depths of the ocean. This course is suitable for people of all levels, and is a perfect complement to the Tuesday evening classes on patience.
10:00am -3:30 pm at the Joslyn Center, 73-750
Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Bring
your own brown bag lunch and share a meal and discussion during the
midday break with Gen Atisha. Beverages will be provided. $35
The Joslyn Center 73-750
Catalina Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(619) 437-6840
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Gen Kelsang Atisha
Our Resident Teacher
 In
January 2008, Geshe Kelsang appointed Gen Kelsang Atisha to be Resident
Teacher of Vajrarupini Center. Gen Atisha was ordained as a Buddhist
monk by Geshe Kelsang, and has studied under him since 1999.
The name 'Atisha', given to him by
his Spiritual Guide, means 'peace' and was also the name of the
11th-century founder of Kadampa Buddhism. Having
studied and meditated on Buddha's teachings extensively, Gen Atisha has
become a qualified meditation teacher, skilled in conveying the ancient
teachings of Buddha in the context of contemporary American society.
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