Gen Kelsang Zopa
Gen Kelsang Zopa is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Victoria (Bodhichitta Buddhist Centre). He is a Canadian Buddhist monk who has been presenting the profound and practical teachings of the Buddhist path for over 25 years. He teaches introductory classes, Foundation Program, Teacher Training Program and conducts retreats on Vancouver Island. Renowned for the clarity and depth of his teachings, his warmth and practicality bring to life the ancient art of meditation.
Events with Gen Kelsang Zopa
Fall Away Retreat: Bodhichitta CentreSeptember 4 - 8, 2026
Every Problem has a Spiritual Solution Meditation is the key to solving problems. There are outer problems, which are situations, and inner problems, which are painful experiences. Inner problems, our real problems, are what make us so unhappy and irritated, and each painful feeling has a cause. Buddha is like a skillful doctor who diagnosed the various painful states of mind we can get stuck in and taught special, spiritual solutions to each type of problem. In this 4-day retreat, we will discover how to identify our problems correctly and use meditation to shift our mind into a more positive…