Guru Yoga Preliminary Retreat: Creating a Living Relationship with Your Spiritual Guide
December 4 – 9 | Preliminary Guide Retreat
with Gen Samten Kelsang
Registration Opens October 21 at 2pm
Our relationship with our Spiritual Guide is the root of the path. This relationship is not meant to be something two-dimensional and rote, but an alive connection that is vibrant and inspired. Training in Guru Yoga is a special way of relying on our Spiritual Guide that allows us to discover incredible blessings and power for positive change. As we develop this connection, we see it is not hastily created or done in blind faith, but a rational, wise decision made based on correct reasons.
During this retreat, Gen Samten will guide how to craft this nourishing connection to the Spiritual guide. He will also explain how to engage in the Mahamudra Preliminary on collecting Guru Yoga mantras, which is a technique for purposefully and precisely improving this practice. You will leave feeling encouraged on how to go forward into your life utilizing Guru Yoga at the center of your practice. Everyone welcome!
Schedule:
Friday:
Introduction: 7 – 8:30pm
Saturday:
Session 1: 9 – 10am (unguided)
Session 2: 11am – 12:30pm (guided)
Session 3: 4:30 – 5:45pm (unguided)
Wishfulfilling Jewel w/Tsog Puja: 7:30 – 8:45pm
Sunday:
Session 1: 9 – 10am (unguided)
Session 2: 11am – 12:15pm (teaching)
Session 3: 4:30 – 5:45pm (unguided)
Session 4: 7:30 – 9pm (guided)
Teacher:
Gen Samten Kelsang: Resident Teacher of KMC New York
One of Venerable Geshe‑la’s senior disciples with decades of meditative and teaching experience, Gen Samten Kelsang oversees the spiritual program at KMC New York, and teaches throughout the US and around the world. He is renowned for the clarity of his teachings, ability to help students improve their practice, and his skill in leading practitioners to profound meditative insights.
Registration Details:
There are three parts to registration: course fee, accommodations and meals. Certain types of accommodation may require booking for the full event. Dorm and BYO camping accommodations are usually available by the night. Please confirm availability at booking. Our meals are vegetarian, with vegan and wheat-free options, and are cooked onsite by our resident chef. You can book the entire event or just part of the event.
Course Fee: $85
Friday to Sunday: $40
Accommodations: based on booking
Meals: $10/each lunch or dinner
Membership Discount:
Basic: no discount | Standard: 50% | Plus: 100%