Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

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2023-07-29 19:00 - 23:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350
Kadampa Meditation Series | Happiness, Success & the Law of Karma

August 21

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7:00 pm

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8:30 pm

Free – $15

These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peacethrough meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community andoffers real-time interaction with the teacher for personalized guidance.Classes include guided meditations and teachings to help us solve ourdaily 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 | 0455205589meditateinballarat.orgABN 86 114 195 550KMC 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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