New Year's Celebration
A peaceful, alternative way of celebrating the new year
with Gen Kelsang Devi
31 December 2022, 20pm
Start the new year in a relaxed atmosphere. You can expect an inspiring teaching fitting for the New Year, a vegetarian/vegan New Year's Eve buffet and afterwards a meditation with sung prayers for world peace. Come by and start the new year on a positive note.
Timetable
20:00–21:30pm | Talk & Meditation
21:30–23:00pm Silvester Buffet (vegan/vegetarian)
23:00–23:50pm Prayers for World Peace with Meditation
23:50–00:15am Ringing in the New Year with alcohol free drinks and fire works
Price
CHF 45
Language
English with German translation
Place
KMC Switzerland
The Teacher
Gen Kelsang Devi is a Senior International Teacher within the NKT and Principal Teacher of both KMC Switzerland and Kailash IRC. She is a joyful example of a modern Buddhist nun who has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over twenty years. Kailash IRC. She is a modern buddhist nun who has been practising Kadam-Dharma vor over 20 years.
Gen Devi is greatly admired for her good heart and her deep meditative experience is revealed through her clarity and inspirational presentation of Buddha’s teachings.
Course Information
Price
CHF 20
25% reduction for students, AHV and IV
Timetable
Saturday 31 December 2022
20:00–21:30pm | Talk & Meditation
21:30–23:00pm Silvester Buffet (vegan/vegetarian)
23:00–23:50pm Prayers for World Peace with Meditation
23:00–00:15 Uhr Anstossen mit Feuerwerk (alkoholfrei)
Registration & Payment
Payment for attendance on site can be made in advance via credit card/paypal or also on site (cash/credit card)
Language
In English with German translation
Place
This event takes place at Kadampa Meditation Center Switzerland (KMC), Mirabellenstrasse 1, 8048 Zürich Altstetten
Helpful information & How to get there
Click here for helpful information and how to get there
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.
