Buddhist teacher to share meditation advice at Shrewsbury event
An international Buddhist teacher will give a public talk in the town in January, marking the start of a new programme of meditation classes
A series of new meditation classes is being planned for Shrewsbury, with an internationally recognised Buddhist teacher visiting the town to give a public talk in January.
Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab will speak at Abbeygate Hall on Thursday, January 7, sharing his experience of Buddhist teachings and explaining how meditation can help people find greater peace of mind.
The evening will introduce simple meditation techniques and explore how they can be incorporated into everyday life to help manage stress and improve wellbeing.
Gen-la Khyenrab is a Buddhist monk who has studied and practised Buddhist teachings for more than 40 years. He is a former General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition and has taught meditation internationally for more than four decades.
The event is being organised by Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre and will be open to people of all backgrounds, regardless of their beliefs or previous experience of meditation.
A four-week meditation course will follow the talk, with plans to establish regular classes in Shrewsbury.
The event takes place at Abbeygate Hall on Thursday, January 7.
Further information and tickets are available at taraikrc.org/shrewsbury.