Finding Peace Retreats

At the World Peace Temple

The Healing Power of Loving Kindness

November 8 – 10

with Kadam Donna Campanelli

Sometimes life can seem like an endless repetition of the same old thing. It feels like we’re sleepwalking through our days, without meaning or purpose. Our heart can feel shut down, and we feel disconnected from life, from others, and even from ourselves. How can we find meaning and inspiration? How can we awaken our heart and expand into a new level of understanding, awareness, and experience?

Meditations on loving-kindness are simple, potent, and accessible even to busy people. In this weekend retreat, we will look at four different loving-kindness meditations that will help us develop confidence, relax, and improve our relationships with friends, family, and coworkers.

We will emphasize how to integrate these meditations into your daily activities. You will feel empowered to use these practices throughout the rest of your life.

Registration Opens September 4

Registration opens Sept. 4 @2pm

Cost

Entire retreat: $100
(this includes – Lunches: Saturday and Sunday and – Dinners: Friday and Saturday )
Friday only: $20
Saturday only: $60
Sunday only: $20

Kadam Donna Campanelli

Resident Teacher at Vajra Light Kadampa Buddhist Center

Kadam Donna is the Resident Teacher at Vajra Light. She has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism for over 25 years and is a close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. She is a wonderful example of Modern Buddhism – Dharma integrated into daily life. With skill and enthusiasm, humor and kindness, Kadam Donna shows her students how to transform day-to-day difficulties into a meaningful life.

What are Finding Peace Weekend Retreats?

Spend a relaxing weekend meditation retreat in the peaceful environment of the Catskills. Whether you’re a beginner or simply want to enjoy retreat in ideal conditions, every aspect of these retreats are structured to help you refresh your mind through meditation.

Includes teachings and guided meditation. During the breaks enjoy meaningful conversation and the beauty and tranquility of the Temple grounds.

You can find our typical schedule for the retreats at the bottom of this page.

General Retreat Information

Retreat Sessions

There are four sessions each day, each for approximately 75 minutes. The sessions combine practical instruction and guided meditation that will allow you to:

connect with an experience of true inner peace
develop basic techniques that can help you to create a consistent habit of meditation
leave with practical inner tools to apply what you have learned to your daily life

Schedule

FRIDAY
2pm-7:30pm | Check-in
6-6:45pm | Supper
7:30-9pm | Introduction

SUNDAY
9-10am | Guided Meditation
11am-12:30pm | Final Session with Prayers for World Peace
1-1:45pm | Lunch

During the breaks

Between retreat sessions take time to relax and carry your experience of peace in the following ways:

enjoy the tranquility of our 82 acres of grounds
connect and discuss with like-minded people
nourish yourself with a refreshing drink and healthy snack in the World Peace Café
explore our bookstore and giftshop

Contact Us

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Email

info@kadampanewyork.org

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Phone

(845) 856-9000
9am-5pm Monday - Friday

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Location

47 Sweeney Rd
Glen Spey, NY 12737