Concentration Challenge
Part 2
The Weekly Training
Mondays 18:30–19:30 PM
24 March–14 April 2025
Wednesdays 18:30–20:00 PM
26 March–16 April 2025 with Gen Kelsang Devi
Concentration and focus are essential for a happy and fulfilling life. Without the ability to consciously direct our mind toward peaceful and positive states, we can easily be overwhelmed by worries, dissatisfaction, and distractions.
After the starter retreat, we continue to build our concentration and mindfulness through a weekly and regular practice with a four-week meditation series. Each session is designed to gradually deepen your ability to focus and stay present. It provides the necessary support and structure to integrate these practices sustainably into your daily life. The weekly sessions can be attended either on Monday or Wednesday, allowing you to choose the time that best fits your schedule.
The Benefits of This Concentration Challenge:
- Enhanced Concentration and Mindfulness
- Deeper Inner Peace and Calmness
- More Positive Emotions in Daily Life
Registration is required for each part. Participation at the Meditation Challenge is possible as a whole or in parts.
Price
CHF 15 / 20
Language
Deutsch / Englisch
Place
KMC Switzerland
The Teacher
Gen Kelsang Devi is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Switzerland and Kailash International Retreat Center. She is a modern Buddhist nun and highly experienced teacher of the New Kadampa Tradition, who has been engaged in the study and practice of Kadampa Buddhism for twenty-five years under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
The Teacher
Valentina Schweizer has studied and practiced Kadampa Buddhism for 19 years. She worked and practiced for about seven years in an international Kadampa Meditation Center in England and gained valuable experience there. With her warm and welcoming personality, she is a living example of how we can put Buddhism into practice in daily life.
Valentina leads the second part of the Focus Challenge on Monday in German.
Course Information
Price
CHF 15 (Mondays, 18:30–19:30)
CHF 20 (Wednesdays, 18:30–20)
25% reduction for AHV/IV and students
Lehrerinnen
Mondays with Valentina Schweizer
Wednesdays with Gen Kelsang Devi
Live Stream
The live stream option for this event is only available with a centre membership. Find out more here
Language
Mondays in German
Wednesdays in English with German Translation
Place
This event takes place at Kadampa Meditation Center Switzerland (KMC), Mirabellenstrasse 1, 8048 Zürich Altstetten
Frequently asked questions
Can people attend our courses even if they are not Buddhists?
Yes - Everyone is welcome at Kadampa Meditation Center Switzerland. No one is excluded, no matter what your background or beliefs are. The methods and practices taught here are suitable for everyone, no matter how much experience you have.
Do I have to wear certain clothes to attend the events at the center?
No - Please come as you are. At KMC Switzerland, chairs and meditation cushions are provided for seating. If you like to sit on the cushion, we recommend that you wear comfortable clothing. Traditionally you will be asked to take off your shoes before entering the meditation room. We have floor heating and socks if needed.
Do I need meditation experience to participate?
No - Many people who come to our events have little or no experience. It doesn't matter if you have tried to meditate before without much success. Everyone finds meditation challenging in the beginning because our mind is naturally very busy. Kadampa Meditation Center is a perfect place to train in meditation.
Is the center also accessible by wheelchair?
Yes - Our meditation room is at ground level and we lay out ramps for the few steps we have.
