General information
Classes & courses
Retreats
Study programs
Special courses
Preliminary guide retreats
Buddhist retreats 2008
At various times throughout the year, we engage in concentrated retreats on the Four Great Preliminary Guides. The retreat consists of 4 sessions each day. These retreats are most appropriate for students with some experience.
Refuge Retreat
March 10-14
A special retreat to deepen our experience of refuge in the Three Jewels – Buddha, Dharma & Sangha.
Guru Yoga Mandala Offering Retreat
June 29-July 3
October 6-10
A special practice combining Guru yoga and mandala offerings that enables us to strengthen and deepen our connection with the Spiritual Guide.
Stages of the Path (Lamrim) Retreat
August 29-September 4
A systematic meditation on the 21 Lamrim meditations. Lamrim means ‘the stages of the path to enlightenment’ and is the condensation of all Buddha’s Teachings. Meditating on Lamrim is the supreme way to solve our daily problems and find lasting happiness.
Vajrasattva Purification Retreat
December 15-19
Vajrasattva is the Buddha of purification. During this retreat we have the opportunity to purify our negativity by engaging in the purification practices of Buddha Vajrasattva. Through this practice we can remove both the causes of our future suffering and obstacles to our spiritual practice.
Through purifying our negativity our mind will gradually become happier and happier, our good qualities will increase, and all our mental and physical problems will gradually disappear.
These retreats are $15 / day, $75 / week, plus accommodation.