Weekend Meditation Retreat: Navigating Change and Impermanence
March 27 – 29 | Weekend Meditation Retreat
with Gen Kelsang Zamling
Registration Opens February 11 at 2pm
Everything changes. Nothing lasts. While we know this is true, we often resist change and struggle with uncertainty. This resistance can create frustration, worry and anxiety and this can make our life feel complicated and overwhelming. We can feel we are living at odds with how things are.
Buddha's teachings on the truth of impermanence can help us let go of the past, live lightly and develop a flexible, creative mind. In this meditation retreat, we'll also explore how impermanence makes personal transformation possible. Moment by moment, we can become the person we wish to be.
Retreat Schedule:
Friday, March 27:
Introduction: 7:30 – 9pm
Saturday, March 28:
Session 1: 9 – 10am
Session 2: 11am – 12:30pm
Session 3: 4:30 – 5:45pm
Session 4: 7:30 – 9pm
Sunday, March 29:
Session 1: 9 – 10am
Session 2: 11am – 12:30pm
Teacher:
Gen Kelsang Zamling: Resident Teacher at KMC Chicago
Gen Zamling has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 20 years. He is the Resident Teacher in Chicago, and over the years he has taught special events and led meditation retreats around the country. His heartfelt teachings are presented with clarity and humor that make them accessible to everyone. Through his humility and deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings, Gen Zamling provides an inspiring example of a contemporary Buddhist practitioner we can follow.
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: $110, includes all meals per schedule
Friday Only: $20
Saturday Only: $60
Sunday Only: $30
Accommodations: based on booking
Meals: $10/each lunch or dinner
Membership Discount:
Basic: no discount | Standard: 50% | Plus: 100%
About our Weekend Meditation Retreats
These weekend meditation retreats are perfect folks wanting to take a break from busy life to enjoy the peaceful environment of KMC New York. A weekend can be the perfect amount of time to reset, relax , and get a deep experience retreat to bring back home. We often invite qualified Teachers from neighboring Kadampa Centers to lead these retreats that vary in topic. Each weekend has a particular emphasis on meditation and practice, but the format stays the same on a Friday evening introduction, four sessions on Saturday and two sessions on Sunday. During the breaks there is plenty of time to relax, enjoy our trails and World Peace Café.