

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Morning Course : Parenting with Wisdom & Compassion with Laurie Parr
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Many children find it hard to recognize and express their emotions and they often feel stressed and anxious, angry and afraid. Learning to apply simple meditation techniques to develop a calm and peaceful mind, and applying some of Buddha’s teachings on wisdom and compassion can help your children learn to navigate these uncertain times and develop skills that will help them develop their self-esteem and resilience.

In this course, Laurie will use her experience as a parent and teacher and Buddha’s time-tested teachings to share insights that you can use right now, to help you and your family be happy, healthy and positive. The course will include a talk, guided meditations and time for discussion.

 
Programme:

Session 1: 11:00 – 12:00

Tea Break

Session 2: 12:30 – 13:15

Q&amp;A: 13:15 – 13:30
 

Everyone Welcome!

 About the Teacher:

Laurie has been a dedicated member of Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre for over ten years. She has a deep love for Buddha’s teachings and is passionate about applying them in practical ways to the challenges of busy family life. Drawing on her experience as a parent, educator, and teacher, Laurie shares her insights with warmth, enthusiasm, and conviction, inspiring others to find peace and meaning in everyday living.

 
How to join in?

In Person at Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Center

The Woods Shopping Centre, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Upper level, Craighall Park, 2196

Please arrive a few  minutes before the event starts to register and settle in.  We have a book shop to browse, water on sale. There is secure and ample parking.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/randburg/morning-course-parenting-with-wisdom-and-compassion-with-laurie-parr/200029766005158
- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, meditation, art, fine-arts, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.meditation.org.za/events/parenting/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=randburg-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Randburg
- **state**: GT
- **country**: South Africa
- **location**: The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Avenue, 2196 Craighall, South Africa
- **lat**: -26.12256
- **long**: 28.02991
- **full address**: The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Avenue, 2196 Craighall, South Africa, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Randburg, 2196, South Africa

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Johannesburg (https://allevents.in/org/vajrapani-kadampa-buddhist-centre-johannesburg/1347270)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Avenue, 2196 Craighall, South Africa, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Randburg, 2196, South Africa
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Johannesburg
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, health-wellness, meditation, art, fine-arts, shopping
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Morning Course : Parenting with Wisdom & Compassion with Laurie Parr ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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