{"product_id":"no-self-no-problem","title":"No Self, No Problem","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMay 16th, 2026 | 10 am – 12:30 pm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: KMC San Francisco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/6FcrzJPz1TVoLiQD6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3324 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the door to limitless possibility by discovering the true nature of reality, emptiness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf all Buddha’s teachings, none are more far-reaching and transformative than these transformative teachings on selflessness.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough increasing our understanding of emptiness, we can come to solve all our problems, live joyfully, and be of maximum benefit to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResident Teacher Gen Kelsang Choma, one of the country's most senior Kadampa Buddhist nuns and teachers, returns to her first workshop devoted exclusively to these precious wisdom teachings since last summer's unforgettable Interdependence Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we realize the emptiness of our self, how self is merely self-image, we can live in our world lightly, having the flexibility of mind to respond to every situation in a constructive way – deeply engaged with everyone and everything around us from a spacious, compassionate perspective. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere will also be an optional, complimentary pizza party after to celebrate recent center developments sharing meditation in the Bay Area and beyond. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEveryone is welcome! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\"Emptiness is the way things really are. It is the way things exist as opposed to the way they appear... There is no greater method for experiencing peace of mind and happiness than to understand and meditate on emptiness.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px; text-align: right;\"\u003e— \u003cem\u003eVenerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px; text-align: right;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$25 | Free for members | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.meditateinsanfrancisco.org\/pages\/membership\"\u003eIncluded with a 30 day free member trial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEACHER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.087%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top; width: 33.83%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0315\/2343\/8636\/files\/Gen_Choma_Portrait.png?v=1773786511\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top; width: 65.9071%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGen Kelsang Choma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one the most senior American nuns within the New Kadampa Tradition of Modern Buddhism in the US. A close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, she has studied extensively on the Teacher Training Program for 35 years, and is qualified to teach both Sutra and Tantra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center San Francisco and is often invited to teach nationally. People enjoy her teachings for their clarity and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical teachings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided meditations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendly discussion and Optional Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplimentary refreshments \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 am – 11 am | Teaching Session\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e11 am – 11:30 am | Break\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Teaching Session\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KMC San Francisco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45310629478444,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0315\/2343\/8636\/files\/no_self_banner.png?v=1775588356","url":"https:\/\/www.meditateinsanfrancisco.org\/products\/no-self-no-problem","provider":"KMC San Francisco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}