Compassion Beyond Borders: a Meditation Workshop

Exploring the magical practice of taking and giving

Join us for a half-day retreat to practice transforming the simple act of breathing into a powerful healing technique known as ‘taking and giving’ taught by Buddha. This ancient healing technique has the power to improve mental peace and happiness and is especially beneficial in situations where we may feel powerless to help others or to overcome adversity. 

“Taking, motivated by compassion, is an extremely pure mind, unstained by self-cherishing. When our mind is pure, this in turn makes all our actions pure so that we become a pure being.”

How to Transform Your Life – Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

About the teacher

Gen Kelsang Dorje is the resident teacher at the Kadampa Meditation Center Madison. As the resident teacher Gen Dorje is responsible for teaching and leading meditation classes, retreats, and workshops at the center and in branch locations. He has received extensive training under the guidance of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. Gen Dorje is known for his warmth and humor in making Buddha’s teachings relevant to our modern life. He is an inspiring example of how to integrate these teachings into a joyful life and is committed to helping people improve their daily lives through meditation and mindfulness.

Registration details

Cost: $20 (free for members)
Livestream available for members

Location:
Kadampa Meditation Center Madison
1825 S Park St, Madison, WI