Nationally Recognized Speaker on Buddhism and Meditation to Visit Columbia Museum of Art March 11

Feb. 8, 2012 - PRLog -- Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA (February 7, 2012) – Gen Kelsang Jampa, an American Buddhist monk and the US National Spiritual Director for Kadampa Buddhism, will be giving a free public talk at the Columbia Museum of Art on Sunday, March 11, at 2pm.

Modern Buddhism and Peaceful Living

The free event will be entitled “Modern Buddhism:  The Art of Peaceful Living.”  Modern Buddhism is the title of the latest book by Gen Jampa's teacher, the internationally renowned author and celebrated Buddhist teacher, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.  Modern Buddhism is a popular book that describes how the Kadampa tradition of Buddhism can easily be practiced in the midst of busy modern life.  By practicing the instructions contained within the book, readers will find that they naturally become more peaceful, happier, and more loving.  

In recent weeks, Modern Buddhism, which is available as a free download at eModernBuddhism.com and elsewhere, climbed to the #1 spot across all departments for the search term “Buddhism” on Amazon.com.

A Modern American Buddhist Monk

Gen Jampa is a nationally recognized speaker on Buddhism and meditation.  In recent months, Gen Jampa has spoken in New York state, New Mexico, New Jersey, California, Florida, Oregon, Illinois, Washington, DC, and other states.  A recent public talk at the Dallas Museum of Art drew over 300 listeners eager to know more about meditation and Buddhist teachings.  

In addition to being the US National Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition of Buddhism, Gen Kelsang Jampa is also the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center, Texas, where he teaches regular weekly classes on Buddhism and meditation for people of all levels of interest.

Known for his warmth, his humor, and his ability to explain Buddha's time-tested teachings in a way that modern audiences can relate to, Gen Jampa is a long-time student and close disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.  He has received the teachings of Modern Buddhism directly from Geshe Kelsang himself.

Gen Jampa at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, SC

Gen Jampa's free public talk at the Columbia Museum of Art will be the first such public talk he has given in the state of South Carolina.  

The Columbia Museum of Art is the premiere art museum in South Carolina.  The museum occupies a light-filled space in downtown Columbia with 25 different galleries.  In addition to inviting Gen Jampa to speak, the museum regularly hosts other well-known figures in music, art, and culture.  

Gen Jampa's visit is co-sponsored by Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Center (http://MeditationInSouthCarolina.org), located in Columbia, SC, a few blocks from the art museum.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

on “Modern Buddhism:  The Art of Peaceful Living” with Gen Kelsang Jampa
Contact Leslie Pierce, Associate Director of Public Programs & Community Relations
Columbia Museum of Art, http://ColumbiaMuseum.org
803-343-2208

or

Contact Jennifer Fraser, Administrative Director  
Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Center, http://MeditationInSouthCarolina.org
803-256-0150