

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free Public Talk: How to Understand the Mind
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2015 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: SATURDAY, MAY 30

Gen Kelsang Jampa will appear at Midtown Scholar Bookstore to give a talk about meditation and the mind.

We know so many things but do we really know how to make ourself happy? Buddha taught that the most meaningful knowledge we can gain in our human life is to understand our mind. If we realize our mind, we free ourself from worries, stress and all other daily problems. In this talk, learn practical tools which will help you to use your mind to create inner peace and find happiness from within.

The Schedule:
11:00am – 12:30pm: Public Talk
12:30pm – 1:00pm: Coffee Social 

Cost: No price for admission. 
Donations accepted (please see FAQ below)

Location: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 N 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102

Registration: Please let us know you plan to attend by emailing epc@meditationpa.org. Thank you.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Gen Kelsang Jampa, a modern Buddhist monk, and a powerful teacher who is able to make Buddha’s teachings easily accessible and easy to understand how to incorporate them into our daily life.

He is a highly experienced Buddhist Teacher who has traveled and taught at many different Kadampa Buddhist centers and public venues nationally, and is the Eastern National Spiritual Director for the United States for the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). He inspires others through Buddha’s ancient teachings which are made so easily accessible through the great kindness of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, founder of the NKT-IKBU.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Parking: Metered street parking and nearby public parking lots only. Since we will be close to Broad Street Market on a market day free parking is limited.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please feel free to call us at 717-232-2700 or email us: epc@meditationpa.org

Will you accept donations at the door?
We accept donations in support of this public event. Cash or Check is acceptable. If you would like to make a donation via PayPal, please click the link. Thank you! 

Will you have meditation books/CDs for sale?
Books on meditation, Buddhism and CDs will be sold before or after the talk.

What can/can’t I bring to the event?
You do not need to bring anything special with you. Just yourself! Please do not bring food or outside drink to the Midtown Scholar on Saturday morning. However, you may wish to bring a small food offering (vegetarian) to the Wishfulfilling Jewel prayer on Friday evening.
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Harrisburg
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Midtown Scholar Bookstore
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- **full address**: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 North Third St, Harrisburg, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 30 May, 2015 at 11:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 North Third St, Harrisburg, United States
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Free Public Talk: How to Understand the Mind ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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