Punta Gorda A Talk and Guided Meditation with Gen Kelsang Rinzin
Congregational United Church of Christ 1201 Aqui Esta Dr., Punta Gorda
Cost $15.00 (included for center members) Saturday 3-4:30pm
DROP-IN Class, just walk in – no pre-registration needed
Join Gen Rinzin for this monthly class that includes an inspiring talk, guided meditations, and time for questions and answers.
Please stay following the class to connect with others and enjoy some light refreshments. Everyone is welcome!
How to Stop Overthinking
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 3-4:30pm
Though we need to think, reflect, understand, make decisions and so on, sometimes our thoughts can become circular, negative, stuck, or unclear. We may have a tendency to overthink and find it difficult to ‘switch off’—which can be exhausting and unproductive.
By learning to skillfully observe our mind and feelings, we develop the ability to prevent them from spinning out of control. Without suppressing our emotions, the practice of meditation helps us to gradually keep a calm and relaxed mind in all circumstances.
The Skill of Self Confidence
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 3-4:30pm
We all want to feel good about ourselves. Suffering from a lack of self-confidence can adversely affect our daily life, our relationships and our spiritual development. However, self-confidence is not a quality that we either have or we don’t have. It is a state of mind that can be cultivated.
In this insightful class, we’ll learn different ways of relating to ourselves that skillfully grow our self-confidence and empower us to overcome our limitations. This authentic self-confidence will give us the inner power to develop our good qualities and become the confident, joyful, loving person we truly wish to be.
Gratitude: The Happiness Super Power!
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 3-4:30pm
Gratitude is a kind of happiness superpower. It is a powerful tonic that uplifts the mind, enables us to enjoy our lives, and feel enriched, confident and optimistic. Often it seems like we live in a cruel and selfish world, empowered by this mind of gratitude we will be filled with hope and faith in humanity.
In this class, Gen Rinzin will explain how to harness the superpower of gratitude to see kindness everywhere.
Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Rinzin was ordained as a Buddhist monk in 2004, practiced and taught in Colorado and Seattle for many years. Gen Rinzin was the Resident Teacher at Heruka Buddhist Center in Fort Collins, Colorado for 15 years. Most recently he was the Second Teacher at the International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon. He has years of teaching experience and a deep understanding of our precious Dharma teachings. Gen Rinzin communicates his love of Dharma with a down-to-earth approach and humor, helping listeners appreciate and understand the teachings while putting them into practice. His teachings are clear, practical, and easy to apply to modern life.
