Find Inner Peace in a Busy World: A Meditation Talk

Teacher: Ven. Thubten Kalden (Online)

Wed 26 Nov | 7.00-8.30pm AEDT

Location: In person at Western Sydney University, Parramatta City Campus (Entry at 1 Parramatta Square), Level 7 Room 1.7.78 (see concierge on ground floor for lift access to level 7); orOnline (Zoom link below)

Cost: Free

In a world filled with constant activity and stress, the simple act of sitting in stillness can feel revolutionary. Venerable Kalden will share practical insights into the power of meditation, guiding us through a session designed to calm the mind and connect us with a deeper sense of peace. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to refresh your practice, this talk will provide clear, accessible wisdom on how to cultivate inner strength, manage challenging emotions, and bring more presence and clarity to your daily life.

About the teacher: Venerable Thubten Kalden is a Brazilian monk who currently shares the Dharma through lectures and meditation in various locations around the world.

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and raised in a small town in the mountains near Rio, Venerable Kalden left Brazil and the corporate world of investment when he was 25 to travel. He arrived in Nepal and India, where he began studying the Dharma at Kopan Monastery and the Tibetan language at both Dharamsala and Sera Je Monastery in southern India.

He has worked in several centers around the world, including in Spain, the United Kingdom, France, Nepal, and others. He has conducted many retreats and participated in numerous teachings with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Khandro-la and Ling Rinpoche, as well as with other teachers from different lineages and schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

Venerable Kalden received ordination with Lama Zopa Rinpoche in January 2020 and gelong bhikshu/bhikkhu (full ordination) with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in March 2023. He continues to dedicate his life, unifying his Dharma studies and skills with the desire to help coordinate different FPMT projects around the world, as well as helping people find the precious and authentic Dharma and apply it to their minds so they can attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings.Venerable Kalden is a lawyer and certified public accountant and holds an MBA in corporate finance.

Hybrid event: Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive session in person at the Metta Centre or online by clicking on this link to access the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506489824?pwd=cmpNQ1ljSmFVYURLWVN1dWllYUN1dz09 Alternatively, you can dial in from your telephone (call charges apply): +61 2 8015 6011 | Meeting ID: 835 0648 9824| Passcode: 718905

If you are feeling unwell, please consider staying at home and joining online instead.