"Food
For Thought": Inspiring Discussions Every Week
"Without
inner peace, outer peace is impossible."
~ Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
in the book How to Solve Our
Human Problems
"Food for Thought"
at the World
Peace Café with Gen Kelsang Mondrub
Upstairs every Thursday, 7pm
$10 or $15 with
dinner served afterwards
Food for Thought brings to your neighborhood a more casual and relaxing approach to learning practical yet inspiring methods for a happy life as taught by Buddha...methods that will solve our daily problems, help develop peace of mind under any circumstances, show how to keep a happy heart in all relationships good or bad, and offer a special wisdom that can transform every experience into a rich spiritual path. In the same way that Buddha taught each individual according to their personal inclination and capacity, Food for Thought is intended to reach out and offer something for everyone, at any level of interest.
Class Schedule for May and June
Series One: Extraordinary Wisdom for Challenging Times
Buddha’s teachings on the true nature of things gives us extraordinary solutions for dealing with these challenging times. By understanding the actual relationship between our mind and our world we are given insight into our potential for freedom and happiness, and we recognize our opportunity to affect profoundly and beneficially the world we live in. Buddha’s profound and inspiring teachings on wisdom will give us wonderful tools with which to embark on this new year.
Although taught as a series, each is self-contained. Everyone welcome.
May 7: Understanding Reality (Introduction to Wisdom)
May 14: Wisdom to Make Dreams Come True
May 21: The Freedom to Be Extraordinary
May 28: Transforming your World with Wisdom
Series Two: The Tantric Revolution: A New Vison Beyond the Ordinary
Normally we think of ourselves as being stuck with a fixed identity. However, Buddha’s startlingly profound and imaginative Vajrayana, or Tantric, teachings give us a new vision of what’s possible. These teachings present highly effective methods for getting in touch with the deeper nature of our mind, where it is easy to let go of our self-limiting conceptions and to learn to identify with our potential for enlightenment. Often misunderstood, these methods will be introduced in a way that everyone can appreciate and make use of in their daily life. They will also serve as a meaningful introduction and preparation for anyone considering receiving the Vajrapani Empowerment at Rameshori Center or the forthcoming Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments with Geshe Kelsang this Summer at the International Festival for World Peace in England.
June 4: Transforming Desire into Blissful Wisdom
June 11: Chakras, Channels and Mantras
June 18: The Quick Path in Daily Life |
Explore these fascinating and practical topics as originally taught by Buddha; use your understanding to confidently create the future good fortune you've always wanted; deepen your spiritual intention and practice and enjoy life more!
Drop-in for one class or the whole series and have a most thoughtful class and delicious evening dinner with our community American Buddhist monk and Resident Teacher of Rameshori Buddhist Center. |
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About
Gen Kelsang Mondrub |
Gen
Kelsang Mondrub is a close disciple of Venerable
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. He is an ordained Buddhist Monk
and the Resident Teacher of Rameshori Buddhist Center
of Atlanta. Gen means "Teacher", Kelsang means
"Fortunate One", and "Mondrub" means
"Fulfillment of Prayers".
Gen
Mondrub has studied and practiced Buddhism for over fifteen
years. In March 2001, Gen Mondrub was requested by Geshe
Kelsang Gyatso and students in Atlanta to become the Resident
Teacher of Rameshori Center. Since that time, he has helped
Rameshori Center to expand its classes and locations in
the Atlanta area, and he has established branches in downtown Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Vinings, Peachtree
City, Athens, Macon, Columbus, South
Carolina, northern Florida, and northern Alabama.
Gen
Mondrub presents Buddha's teachings in a simple and inspiring
manner, with warmth and humor. Through his personal example,
caring nature and skill, Gen Mondrub is able to help students
discover for themselves how to integrate these classic
teachings into our modern world, making everyday life
joyful and meaningful. He deeply believes this is the
most effective means to bring more lasting peace, goodness
and happiness to this world. |
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