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Kadampa Meditation Series | 3 Ways to Improve Your Life

October 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Free – $15

Lending Library

 

These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace
through meditation and Buddhist teachings.

The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and
offers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.
Classes include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve our
daily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek.

Beginners welcome, no bookings required.

Free for Kadampa members | $15 for non-members

Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)
info@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589
meditateinballarat.org
ABN 86 114 195 550
KMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation

The Teacher

Christielli Portela has been teaching modern Kadampa Buddhism for a decade. As an experienced and well-loved teacher, she inspires people to use Buddhist meditation to improve their lives through her sincere example and clear teachings.

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