# Event Details - **Event Name**: Exploring Consciousness - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Learn more about how our minds operate, as well as practical strategies for changing our minds to a more positive and peaceful state.About this EventDisturbing thoughts and feelings are like bad weather, temporarily clouding and obscuring the clarity of our mind. When the storm of delusions disappears, our mind becomes clear, still and bright, like a cloudless blue sky.In this series of 7 classes, we will have the opportunity to learn more about how our minds operate, as well as practical strategies for changing our minds to a more positive and peaceful state.April 19 ~ Finding Your Peaceful MindBuddha taught many profound methods of spiritual training, all of which are practical ways to purify and control our mind. If we put these methods into practice, we will definitely gain a special experience of mental peace. If you have been looking for your peaceful mind, you may find that it is closer than you think.April 26 ~ The Mind is like a Movie ProjectorIn this class, we will explore the implications of the combination of the Buddhist understanding of mind, emptiness and karma. This will give us a powerful tool for reframing our normal viewpoint.May 3 ~ no classMay 10 ~ Feelings Aren’t FactsHave you felt weighed down by painful feelings that seem to have a life of their own? Buddhist teachings offer us the tools to help us shift our experience and gain peace amidst the challenges in our lives. We can learn how to let go of feelings that are not helpful.May 17 ~ How we DiscriminateDiscrimination is fundamental to our ability to identify and recognize objects, operating within both our mental awareness and all of our sense awarenesses. Come find out more about how we can control this important function.May 24 ~ Becoming More IntentionalBuddha taught that the principal function of intention is to create karma. All the mental, verbal, and bodily actions that create karma depend upon intention. Therefore, all our happiness and unhappiness also depend upon intention. This class explores how we can create the positive intentions that will result in a happy and meaningful life.May 31 ~ Developing Mindfulness and FocusNagarjuna said, ‘From concentration comes peace’. Mindfulness helps us to not forget objects, and the ability to focus helps develop our spiritual practice. Our mind can become strong, stable, and very peaceful when we develop mindfulness and our ability to focus.June 7 ~ Detaching from Negative ThoughtsNegative thoughts cause us to suffer – even if the experience itself is over. Buddha offered many insights about the power the mind to create our experience and how we all can use our minds to break free from unhelpful thoughts.Everyone welcome! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/exploring-consciousness/100001985487690129 - **Event Categories**: workshops, entertainment, nonprofit, spiritual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fexploring-consciousness-tickets-1985487690129 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.4, max: 91, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Calgary - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre - **lat**: 51.052776 - **long**: -114.10912200000001 - **full address**: Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 2120 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, Canada ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre (https://allevents.in/org/akshobya-kadampa-buddhist-centre/22562700) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7e0394172dda8e879b26b7dc2b52fee2b847c0eb790d8b18448c88890bbfe993-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1774106732 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0a9d95eddf395a4e34e6dffe8c69bcfee8c0c604b29b96bd37042201a61d029e-rimg-w400-h400-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1774106732 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (-06:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 2120 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, Canada - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 17.4 up to 91 CAD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops, entertainment, nonprofit, spiritual - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Exploring Consciousness ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Exploring Consciousness", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7e0394172dda8e879b26b7dc2b52fee2b847c0eb790d8b18448c88890bbfe993-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1774106732", "startDate": "2026-04-19T11:00:00-06:00", "endDate": "2026-06-07T12:30:00-06:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/calgary/exploring-consciousness/100001985487690129", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "2120 Kensington Rd NW", "addressLocality": "Calgary", "addressRegion": "AB", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.052776", "longitude": "-114.10912200000001" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Learn more about how our minds operate, as well as practical strategies for changing our minds to a more positive and peaceful state.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-21", "availabilityEnds": "2026-06-07T12:30:00-06:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-21", "lowPrice": "17.40", "highPrice": "91.00", "price": "17.40", "url": "https://allevents.in/calgary/exploring-consciousness/100001985487690129" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-21", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-21", "url": "https://allevents.in/calgary/exploring-consciousness/100001985487690129", "price": "91.00", "name": "7 Class Series" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-21", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-21", "url": "https://allevents.in/calgary/exploring-consciousness/100001985487690129", "price": "17.40", "name": "One Class April 19" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-21", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-21", "url": "https://allevents.in/calgary/exploring-consciousness/100001985487690129", "price": "17.40", "name": "One Class April 26" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-21", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-21", "url": "https://allevents.in/calgary/exploring-consciousness/100001985487690129", "price": "17.40", "name": "One Class May 10" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-21", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-21", "url": "https://allevents.in/calgary/exploring-consciousness/100001985487690129", "price": "17.40", "name": "One Class May 17" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-21", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-21", "url": "https://allevents.in/calgary/exploring-consciousness/100001985487690129", "price": "17.40", "name": "One Class May 24" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-21", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-21", "url": "https://allevents.in/calgary/exploring-consciousness/100001985487690129", "price": "17.40", "name": "One Class May 31" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-21", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-21", "url": "https://allevents.in/calgary/exploring-consciousness/100001985487690129", "price": "17.40", "name": "One Class June 7" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/akshobya-kadampa-buddhist-centre/22562700", "description": "Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre is a flourishing Buddhist community located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Centre provides a peaceful and inspiring environment in which people can learn about Buddhism and meditation. The meditation and Buddhist practices taught are suitable for everyone, from those who seek simple relaxation to those who wish to find lasting inner peace and contentment through following the Buddhist path. Whatever you’re looking for, Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre has something to offer.At the Centre there are regularclassesin Buddhism, meditation and positive thinking, meditation retreats and special day and weekend courses.Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre, located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union. We are one of over a thousand centres worldwide founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. 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