Realistic Hope In a Troubled World
with Special Guest Speaker Gen Kelsang Gomlam, modern Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Sarasota
Saturday, April 26, 2025 10am – 1:00pm
Cost $25.00 Register On-Line above or Drop-In and pay at the door.
We all want to feel hopeful. But with the world facing so many challenges and with so many difficulties in our personal lives, how realistic is it to be hopeful?
Join us for this timely and insightful workshop with Gen Gomlam, Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Florida. Gen Gomlam will give a Buddhist perspective on optimism, showing how we can embrace the uncertainties of our times with a positive and empowered attitude. She will share how the teachings of Buddhism offer a wellspring of hope and resilience, demonstrating that true optimism arises from within. When optimism is grounded in spiritual practice, it can illuminate a brighter path forward for ourselves and the world.
Don’t miss this opportunity! Come and discover a hopefulness in these challenging times that is practical, realistic, and transformative. Each session includes a talk and guided meditation. No previous experience is needed. Everyone is welcome
Session 1: 10 -11:15 am
Break: 11:15 – 11:45 am
Session 2: 11:45 – 1 pm
GUEST SPEAKER
Gen Kelsang Gomlam is a Kadampa Buddhist Nun and Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Florida in Sarasota. She has been studying, practicing and teaching Kadam Dharma for many years. Gen Gomlam’s heartfelt and practical teachings are presented with warmth and humor, making them accessible to everyone. Through her loving kindness, sincere concern for others, and deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings, Gen Gomlam provides an inspiring example of someone who has taken Buddha’s teachings to heart.
