Emptiness and Imagination: A Mandala Offering Retreat
Mahamudra Preliminary Retreat with Gen Samten Kelsang
September 7 – 11 | Registration Open
We all wish for spiritual realizations, but these depend upon creating certain inner conditions such as purifying negativity, accumulating merit, and receiving blessings. To do this we need to practice the four great preliminary guides. As a result, we will gain Mahamudra realizations – the quick path to enlightenment.
In this retreat we focus on the preliminary practices of accumulating merit. Making mandala offerings is the gateway to accumulating the collection of merit and attaining an enlightened pure land. This practice creates immeasurable positivity in our mind, or merit. This good fortune allows us to fulfill our wishes, accomplish our aims, and benefit others. Everyone is welcome!
Teacher: Gen Samten Kelsang
One of Venerable Geshe-la’s senior disciples, Gen Samten Kelsang oversees the spiritual program at KMC New York, and teaches throughout the US and around the world. Having engaged in a three-year meditation retreat, he is renowned for the clarity of his teachings, ability to help students improve their practice, and skill in leading practitioners to profound meditative insights.
Course Information:
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.
Full Retreat: $70
Sunday Introduction: $10
Monday – Thursday: $15/day
Meals: $10/each lunch or dinner
Schedule:
Sunday Introduction: 7:30 – 9pm
Monday – Wednesday:
Session 1: 9 – 10am
Session 2: 11:30am – 1pm
Session 3: 4:30 – 5:45pm
Session 4: 7:30 – 9pm (on Wed 10th Session 4 will be replaced by OSG puja at 7.30pm)
Thursday:
Session 1: 9 – 10am
Session 2: 11am – 12:30pm
Ends Thursday at 12:30pm
KMC NY Bus to Gen-la Dekyong's Talk on Sept 11th
To support everyone wishing to attend A Life Beyond Fear — a special public talk with Gen-la Dekyong in New York City — Kadampa Meditation Center New York is arranging round-trip transportation for this event.
Event Date: Wednesday, September 11
Departure Time: 2:30 PM from KMC New York
Return Time: 9:15 PM from The Town Hall, NYC
Please note: Event registration must be completed separately. You can register at the official website: https://meditationinnewyork.org/a-life-beyond-fear/
Optional Accommodation – September 11:
Since we'll be back around midnight, we are happy to offer free dormitory accommodation at the Temple on September 11th for those who would like that option,
Please bring your own linens, or you may purchase a linen pack on site for $7
