About Event:
Join Venerable Losang Gendun to explore the transformative power of warm-heartedness as a foundation for genuine well-being in this public talk.
Venerable Gendun will illuminate how kindness and compassion can be clear-eyed, grounded tools—both for spiritual development and robust engagement with a complex world. Drawing on the Mahayana Buddhist tradition, which reveals how our minds contain extraordinary qualities that guide us toward inner and social freedom, Venerable Gendun will share practical methods for nurturing these essential qualities. These accessible techniques can be integrated into daily life, whether navigating workplace stress, family relationships, or inner struggles.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of background or familiarity with Buddhism. Whether you're curious about meditation, seeking greater peace of mind, or looking to deepen existing practice, this talk offers valuable guidance.
No prior knowledge required.
About our Teacher:
Venerable Losang Gendun has dedicated nearly four decades to practicing Buddhism and has served as a Bhikshu in the Tibetan tradition for the past 19 years. Prior to his ordination, he worked in diverse fields such as palliative care, technology, refugee organizations, and management. His extensive training includes ten years of studying Buddhist philosophy and practice in monasteries across France, India, Nepal, and Myanmar. Additionally, he spent over four years in retreat, immersing himself in Tibetan sutra and tantra, as well as the Burmese Theravada Forest Tradition.
For the last 15 years, Ven. Gendun has taught worldwide, sharing his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and meditation. He serves the aspirations of H.H. the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche as part of the FPMT (Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition). Ven. Gendun is furthermore a member of Mind & Life Europe, a multidisciplinary laboratory that brings together researchers and contemplative practitioners to explore the nature of experience.
Beyond his Buddhist affiliations, Ven. Gendun serves as an interreligious canon at the Peace Cathedral in Tbilisi, Georgia, and collaborates with a Mevlavi Sufi dargah in Istanbul. In 2023, he founded The Buddha Project, which engages in long-term guidance for Buddhist meditators, scientific research, art projects, and intercontemplative social engagement.
Registration and Donations
This public talk is open to everyone. If you wish to make a donation, you can do so when registering for the talk. We kindly request that everyone registers, as it helps us prepare the Gompa.
This public talk will be available to attend in person and online.
You are warmly invited to enjoy a delicious vegetarian dinner at the Big Love Café at 5 pm, before the talk. Please book at least 24 hours in advance.