General Spiritual Director
A Week of Inspiration, Community, and Inner Peace
Jul 18, 2026
Where can we find peace of mind?
What do all living beings desire most? Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong reveals the universal wish we all share: to be happy and free from pain and problems. Yet, as Gen-la explains, despite this deep wish, we often sabotage our own happiness and peace of mind through developing bad habits of mind such as anger, jealousy, and selfish intentions.
With humor and profound insight, she explores how external sources, like gadgets, vacations, or even life insurance, promise peace of mind but ultimately fall short. Discover how understanding and transforming your mind can lead to genuine and lasting inner peace.
“We should understand that although delusions are deeply ingrained, they are not an intrinsic part of our mind and so they can definitely be removed. Delusions are just bad mental habits, and like all habits they can be broken. At the moment our mind is like muddy water, murky and polluted by delusions. However, just as it is possible to separate mud from water, so it is possible to purify the mind of all delusions. With no delusions remaining in our mind, there is nothing that can disturb our inner peace and joy."
How to Transform Your Life
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful New Year
