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The Happiness Course: Moral Discipline, Inner Peace, and Love

Date: Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Venue: Kosala Kadampa Buddhist Center, Chapel Hill

Price: $35 (without membership)

Category: Community

A meditation retreat for everyone with modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu! In this introductory meditation retreat, Gen Norbu will introduce the basics of moral discipline, inner peace, and love, explaining why each one is essential for our happiness, and guiding us in practical meditations on them. Do you ever feel like something is missing? Whether we “have it all” or not, external things can’t make us happy, because happiness comes from within. More specifically, without inner peace there is no real happiness at all. By practicing moral discipline we can create the causes of inner peace and happiness. And all the happiness there is in this world arises from wishing others to be happy, which is real love. “From discipline comes happiness.” - Buddha

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The Happiness Course: Moral Discipline, Inner Peace, and Love

“Book a babysitter early so you can fully commit to this six-hour quiet block.”

When
Next Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where
Kosala Kadampa Buddhist Center
Chapel Hill, NC
Ages
All ages
Price
$35 (without membership)
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The Happiness Course: Moral Discipline, Inner Peace, and Love
Community

The Happiness Course: Moral Discipline, Inner Peace, and Love is a one-day meditation retreat led by a modern Buddhist monk at the Kosala Kadampa Buddhist Center. Designed for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, the sessions focus on practical ways to quiet the mind and find contentment from within. If you plan to attend, the workshop runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 19, and costs $35 for non-members. The center is located in Chapel Hill, where street parking and local lots are available nearby. While the concepts are best suited for adults and teenagers rather than young children, parents will find the stress-relief techniques highly applicable to daily family life. This event is an excellent weekend choice because it offers a rare block of quiet time to recharge. Stepping away from your to-do list for a few hours of guided reflection can help you return to your household with a refreshed perspective and more patience for the week ahead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is childcare provided during the retreat?
No, childcare is not available at the center during this event. The six-hour schedule is designed for quiet contemplation, making it best suited as a solo getaway or a quiet activity with teenagers.
Do I need prior meditation experience to attend?
No prior experience is necessary. The sessions are designed as an introduction, and the instructor guides participants through each meditation step by step.
What is the cost and do I need to register in advance?
The cost is $35 for non-members. While you can often register at the door, signing up online beforehand secures your spot for the full-day schedule.

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The Happiness Course: Moral Discipline, Inner Peace, and Love runs Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

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Kosala Kadampa Buddhist Center is at 101 Cosgrove Ave., Chapel Hill, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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