Everybody is welcome to attend this workshop, regardless of experience. You will receive inspiration and information on how to overcome stress & anxiety, and how to navigate the painful feelings that arise when things go wrong. You’ll be guided through a series of meditations to relax and refresh your mind, and improve its strength and stability. You’ll have the opportunity to ask all your questions on meditation and living with wisdom to an experienced teacher.
Overcoming Stress & Anxiety
Sun 10 Jul | 10am-1pm
In-Person & Online Workshop
If we were to respond to difficult situations with a positive or peaceful mind
they would not be problems for us,
- Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Workshop Description
In our troubled world, it is increasingly difficult to ward off anxiety and stress. We can easily feel overwhelmed and unable to move ahead with the clarity of purpose and effectiveness we all wish for.
Everyone experiences fear and worry at times, from fear of what others think of us, to fear of failure, or worry about things going wrong at home or at work. These can escalate into anxiety which intensifies our mental pain. Stress and frustration can also be our natural response when life becomes demanding and unpredictable.
Buddha’s wisdom contains an accessible and useful explanation of the underlying causes of these feelings, giving us powerful insight into how they function. Combined with meditation, we will learn how to combat negative states of mind and create a sense of mental freedom.
At this practical meditation workshop, we’ll learn how to control our mind, rather than allowing our mind to control us. Resident Teacher and Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Lhachog will explain how we can stay cool, calm and collected in all situations, by learning to accept painful feelings without being panicked by them.
You'll come away knowing how to:
The Teacher
The teacher of this workshop is Buddhist nun Kelsang Dana. Through her joyful and loving aspect, Dana is able to communicate the essential points of meditation and Buddhism in a way that makes people feel confident, uplifted and encouraged.
Have Your Questions Answered
Receive guidance from an experienced teacher on inner peace, happiness and meditation. Whether you’re coming along in person or joining the livestream, you’ll be able to ask all your questions about how to solve problems, overcoming frustration and worry, and using meditation to increase your inner peace.
Our online classes and events are for anyone living in Greater Sydney & Wollongong areas. If you live elsewhere, you can search for a local centre here. If you can’t find a centre near you, feel free to email us at info@meditateinsydney.org to find out how to access classes.
Booking Information
What to expect at a meditation workshop
Meditation Workshops are a special opportunity to take a day out to receive practical teachings that focus on solving a particular problem we are trying to resolve in our daily life.