****LONG RETREAT TEMPLATE
March 13 – 18 | Preliminary Guide Retreat
with Gen Samten Kelsang
Registration Opens December 29 at 2pm
Because of emptiness, everything is possible. Mandala offering practice is a chance to discover the magical power of the mind and our imagination to create the world we want.
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.
We all wish for spiritual realizations, but these depend upon creating certain inner conditions such as purifying negativity, accumulating merit, and receiving blessings. As a result, we will gain Mahamudra realizations – the quick path to enlightenment.
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)
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
Accommodations: based on booking
Meals: $10/each lunch or dinner