Calming The Busy Mind - Full Day Retreat at Fort Worth Nature Center (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, March 15, 2025
9:30 AM 4:00 PM 09:30 16:00

Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge 9601 Fossil Ridge Road Fort Worth, TX, 76135 United States (map)

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Calming The Busy Mind - A Lesson in Tranquil Abiding - Full Day Retreat at Fort Worth Nature Center

Have you tried to meditate but didn’t quite know what to do? When meditating do you have trouble maintaining concentration?

At present our mind is easily distracted, and we feel some kind of mental and physical discomfort more or less all the time. Our state of mind can quickly change and sometimes it can feel as though it is impossible to maintain a calm mind. However, these experiences and other disturbances such as anxiety are not an intrinsic part of our mind. Our mind can be changed for the better.

How do we do this? By gently training our mind in meditation practice. Slowly, over time, we will notice we have a more peaceful, balanced and focused state mind. Eventually we will develop tranquil abiding, a special state of mind reached through meditation, where we do not experience any mental or physical discomfort, but only peace, happiness, freedom and joy.

Join us for a full day retreat on the foundations of Buddhist meditation with practical tips for starting and maintaining a meditation practice. Instruction will be given on a special method of meditation, as well as advice on how to overcome obstacles to concentration, improve attention, and develop mindfulness.

This retreat is good for anyone wanting to meditate, from the absolute beginner to the seasoned practitioner. All are welcome!

Lunch: Unfortunately we cannot provide lunch at this event, but refreshments will be offered. To preserve a sense of retreat, we encourage you to stay onsite by bringing lunch with you.

Schedule

Saturday, March 15
9:30am - 10:30am - Teaching and Meditation Session 1
10:30am - 11:30am - Coffee / Tea Break
11:30am - 12:30pm - Teaching and Meditation Session 2
12:30pm - 2:00pm - Lunch (lunch is on your own)
2:00pm - 4:00pm - Teaching and Meditation Session 3 with Q&A / Discussion

Cost

$30 General Admission
$25 Students, Seniors, Veterans, First Responders and low income at this time
$20 KMC Texas Members
Free to KMC Benefactors

Location

Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, TX 76135
https://www.fwnaturecenter.org

SOLD OUT

Teacher

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Gen Kelsang Wangpo

Gen Wangpo is the Resident Teacher at KMC Dallas.

A devoted student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 20 years, he has taught Kadampa Buddhism across the U.S.

Gen Wangpo is known for his practical approach to presenting ancient Buddhist wisdom. He is deeply appreciated for his clear, inspiring teachings and his ability to connect with others through loving-kindness and compassionate care. With particular skill in presenting profound topics in an accessible way, Gen Wangpo helps everyone engage with Buddha's teachings on a deeper level.

After helping establish KMC Houston and teaching briefly in Phoenix, he is delighted to return to Texas.

Gen Kelsang Menla

Gen Kelsang Menla, ordained in 2001, was appointed as the Resident Teacher of KMC Texas in Dallas in 2017. He brings a warm heart and joyful attitude to sharing Buddha’s teachings and the practice of meditation. In the last 25 years, in addition to giving teachings and guiding meditations which have reached thousands of people, Menla has completed temple building projects in Baltimore, MD, Albuquerque, NM and here in Dallas, TX. His passion is for helping to create harmonious communities filled with genuine joy, that become sources of true healing.