This event occurs in the past. See below for our upcoming courses, retreats and special events.

The Big Question: How to be Happy?

We all share the same wish: to be happy all the time. We were born with this wish, and our search for it drives us through life. We do all find moments of pleasure and excitement, but often this pleasure swiftly becomes craving for both people and things and experiences. We can become so desperate to satisfy our constant desires that instead of happiness we experience its opposites, frustration, anxiety and addiction.

The truth is that happiness is not something we can acquire from the outside, but an authentic experience that is waiting to be discovered within us.

During this half-day course, Kadam Morten will answer the Big Question: how do I find lasting happiness? He will also guide us in meditation so that each of us will be able to begin to tap into this deep well of happiness that is available to all of us.

Everyone welcome!

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UPCOMING COURSES, RETREAT AND SPECIAL EVENTS

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How to Be Fearless in an Uncertain World

Saturday, October 19
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Kadam Morten

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How to Tune in to Inspiration and Blessings

Saturday, October 26
10:00am – 1:30pm + Q&A
with Natalia Darialova

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International Kadampa Fall Festival 2024

The Gateway to Highest Yoga Tantra
October 25 – November 1
with Gen-la Dekyong

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Swift Wisdom, Swift Action

Saturday, November 2
Half-day Retreat
with Michelle Valladares

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Special Sunday Series with Kadam Matthew

Starts Sunday, November 10
3:00 – 4:30pm
with Kadam Matthew

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The Amazing Meditation for Healing Body and Mind

A Special Event & 5-Week Series
Starts Monday November 4
with Kadam Morten

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From Buddha Nature to Actual Buddha

December 7 – 8
with Kadam Morten
Everybody welcome!

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Movie Night

Saturday, December 14
6:00 – 9:00pm
Everybody welcome!

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Guest Teacher Kadam Lucy James

January 4-25
Special Guest Teacher
Kadam Lucy James

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Guest Teacher Gen Samten Kelsang

March 7 – 9
Special Guest Teacher
Gen Samten Kelsang

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Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo

March 29-30
Special Guest Teacher
Gen Kelsang Demo

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International Kadampa Spring Festival 2025

Empowerment and Commentary to the Practice of Buddha Maitreya
May 23-28
with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

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International Kadampa Summer Festival 2025

Green Tara Empowerment & Teachings
July 25-August 9
with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong and Gen-la Kelsang Jampa