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Calder Bookshop Theatre (Waterloo): Saturday 6 June | 7 - 8.30pm

Calder Bookshop Theatre, 51 The Cut, Waterloo SE1 8LF

Calder Bookshop Theatre (Waterloo): Saturday 6 June | 7 – 8.30pm

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This book talk will follow a podcast format, with Thomas Tozer in conversation with the internationally renowned meditation teacher Kadam Lucy. They will discuss the book ‘The New Eight Steps to Happiness’ and will explore how, by integrating eight special mind-training practices into modern life, we can gradually overcome all stress and tension and become a kinder, more altruistic person. Eventually, we will develop a stable inner source of happiness that gives us the power to remain peaceful and positive all the time, no matter what challenges we may face. Everybody welcome!
ABOUT THE BOOK

The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is based on the famous Eight Verses of Training the Mind by the great Bodhisattva, Langri Tangpa.

This inspiring book reveals essential methods for transforming all life’s difficulties into valuable spiritual insights and for developing universal love and compassion, the source of true happiness for both ourself and others.

Booking

£12.00
£29.00

Speakers

Kadam Lucy James
Kadam Lucy has practised and taught meditation in the UK and USA for 45 years, and has engaged in many extensive meditation retreats. She is skilled at explaining how to make these methods practical in our busy modern life to help both ourself and others around us.

 

 

 

Thomas Tozer
Thomas has over 15 years’ experience of meditation and study. He is known and respected for his skill in presenting meditation topics in a way that is joyful, practical and down to earth.

 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso (1931 – 2022) is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Geshe-la, as he is affectionately called by his students, is primarily responsible for the worldwide revival of Kadampa Buddhism in our time.

He is the author of 23 highly-acclaimed books, including The New Meditation Handbook and How to Solve Our Human Problems, as well as free eBooks How to Transform Your Life and Modern Buddhism.

He has sold millions of books worldwide and they have been translated into many languages.

In his teachings, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso emphasised the importance of meditation and how to apply it in daily life. He revealed practical methods for developing wisdom, cultivating a good heart and maintaining a peaceful mind.

Demonstrating these qualities perfectly himself, Geshe-la dedicated his life to helping others find lasting inner peace and happiness.

He has established hundreds of Kadampa Meditation Centres and groups throughout the world and created a project to build Buddhist temples in all major cities – places of peace where everybody is welcome.

 

“Our world is becoming increasingly dangerous and polluted, while internally our minds are becoming rougher and more uncontrolled. Although such conditions make conventional spiritual practice very difficult, if we practise the instructions contained within Eight Verses we can transform all these adversities into the path to enlightenment and live happily in the midst of this impure world.”

from The New Eight Steps to Happiness
by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Quick facts for newcomers...

What is Meditation?

  • Purpose: Cultivate positive states of mind for peace and well-being.
  • Happiness source: Lies in the mind, not external conditions.
  • Benefits: Reduces stress, anxiety, promotes physical and mental well-being.

Accessible class format

  • Non-sectarian, non-judgmental, and universal.
  • Simple methods to tackle stress and anxiety in modern daily life.

Flexible sitting arrangements

  • Option to sit on a chair or bring a cushion for the floor.

No religious affiliation necessary

  • Not required; accessible to everyone.

Open to all experience levels

  • Beginners welcome; teachings designed to be simple yet profound.

Interaction optional

  • No requirement to speak in front of a group.
  • Questions are welcome.

No physical exercise necessary

  • Focus is on meditation – no yoga or physical exercises.

What to bring

  • No specific requirements; some find it useful to bring a notepad and pen.

Simple dress code

  • No special requirements; comfortable clothing suggested.

Everyone is welcome!

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