Digital Detox
How to reclaim your attention and find a calmer, happier mind
with Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang
Central Hall, Keighley
Saturday 24 October, 5.30pm – 6.45pm
In-person
An inspiring evening talk and meditation with internationally renowned Buddhist Teacher, Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang.
How often do you reach for your phone without even thinking about it? We use our phones to work, communicate, shop, relax and entertain ourselves. But when every quiet moment is filled with messages, notifications and scrolling, is it becoming harder to simply be present?
In this special evening talk, Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang will explore how we can free our mind from the constant pull of digital distractions and discover a deeper sense of peace and contentment.
A digital detox doesn’t have to mean giving up technology. Instead, it can mean learning to change our relationship with it. Through Buddhist wisdom and meditation, we can learn to recognise our habits of distraction, become more aware of where we place our attention, and develop a mind that is naturally calmer, more focused and at ease.
The evening will include practical teachings and guided meditations that you can use in everyday life. Discover how to spend less time looking outside yourself for stimulation and more time enjoying the peace and happiness that comes from within.
Be inspired to put down your phone, press pause and give your mind a break. No previous experience of meditation is necessary and everyone is welcome.
About the teacher
Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang is a senior Buddhist meditation teacher and a retired Deputy Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU).
She has taught meditation and Buddhism internationally for many years and is known for the warmth, clarity and practical approach of her teachings. With her extensive experience and deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings, Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang presents meditation in a way that is accessible and relevant to modern life.
Her teachings offer practical methods for developing a peaceful and positive mind and finding greater happiness and meaning in everyday life.
Booking
The cost of the evening is £12. Please book in advance.
Our monthly membership programme offers access to all our weekly classes as well as discounts on courses for only £20 per month – Learn more.
Digital Detox Booking
Optional: Continue your evening with our Stop the Week Meal & Meditation at Buddha Land Kadampa Meditation Centre, beginning at 7pm.
Buddha Land is just a few minutes walk from Central Hall, making it easy to continue your evening after the talk.
If you would like to attend both events, you can book a combined ticket for £25, saving £4 on the normal combined price of £29.
Digital Detox + Meal & Meditation – Combined Ticket
Find out more about the Stop the Week Meal & Meditation
Location
Central Hall, Alice Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 3JD, UK.
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Location
Central Hall is a community venue in the centre of Keighley, providing a large hall and meeting spaces for community events and activities.
The venue has accessible toilets and a lift.
Getting there
Central Hall is situated on Alice Street in Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 3JD.
It is approximately an 8-minute walk from Keighley Train Station and a 5-minute walk from Keighley Bus Station.
There is no dedicated parking at Central Hall. Visitors are encouraged to use on street parking or the nearby town-centre car parks, or public transport where possible.
Buddha Land Kadampa Meditation Centre is approximately a 5-minute walk from Central Hall.
