Staying Sane in Trying Times with Gen Don Handrick

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7:00 pm Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Most of us would agree that we are living in quite challenging times, and it is important to have some perspective on things in order to maintain our sanity.

The Buddha’s eternal advice is to work with our minds in the midst of whatever we encounter, using our spiritual practice to make the best out of these trying times – but perhaps we haven’t been that successful!

In this session we will examine the ways that we are being continually tested in this era and discuss how to transform the current political climate into “grist for the mill,” allowing us to truly learn and grow from all that we’re experiencing.

Gen Don brings a masterly understanding of the Buddha's teachings, coupled with a kind and gentle approach to life, to his teaching style. We are happy to welcome him back to Kadampa Center!

This course will be offered online via Zoom or YouTube streaming.

Registration is required to participate via Zoom. Please register here.

More about Gen Don Handrick

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