Discover the Union of Life and Lamrim

In-Depth Retreat

Jan 3 - 31, 2025

January Retreat 3 – 31 2025
week 1 January 3 – 10 with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
week 2 – 4 January 10 – 31 with Gen Kelsang Tonglam

Lamrim, the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, is the condensation of all Buddha’s teachings and the main practice of Kadampa Buddhists. For his fortunate modern Kadampa disciples, Venerable Geshe-la created a very special presentation of the essential Lamrim meditations in his book, The Mirror of Dharma with Additions. In each of the four weeks of this retreat, we will emphasize the cycle of fifteen meditations, from Meditation on the Preciousness of Our Human Life to Meditation on Relying on Our Spiritual Guide.

In particular, to make our meditation effective, we will carefully follow our Spiritual Guide’s special presentation of the purpose, the object and the actual meditation. Through this we will be able to generate or find our object of meditation and thus have the great opportunity to deepen our familiarity with each Lamrim object. Eventually, through gaining realizations of Lamrim, we will be happy all the time because our mind will always be peaceful.

Therefore this retreat provides us with a precious opportunity to improve our own meditation practice and make progress on the stages of the path to enlightenment.

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Week 1 Teacher:
Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

Week 2 - 4 Teacher:
Gen Kelsang Tonglam

Date:
Jan 3 - 31, 2025

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Spaces

A special tranquil place

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, nestled on the edge of the Lake District, offers the perfect setting for a retreat. Surrounded by beautiful woodland and gardens, this peaceful sanctuary provides an ideal space to step away from the busyness of daily life. The centre's stunning temple, tranquil environment, and breathtaking views over Morecambe Bay make it the perfect place to relax, recharge, and deepen your meditation practice. Whether you’re looking to find inner peace or gain clarity and wisdom, this serene location offers everything you need for a truly transformative experience.

Retreat accommodation

Accommodation is in simple, comfortable rooms. Those on retreats will stay either in a room in the main building of Conishead Priory or in a room in one of the cottages that line the gardens and overlook the Temple for World Peace. You can choose single, twin or shared rooms and there are limited number of en-suite rooms available. Book early to get a full choice of accommodation.

Experiences

Every person who visits and takes part in a course at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre leaves with a unique experience of peace in their heart. This experience is shaped by our circumstances in life and how these ancient teachings, adapted to our modern lives, touch our heart. Because each of us is a unique individual, we will each have our own special meaningful experience to take home with us.

Testimonials

Milob

Retreat Experience

II was able to do a one-month retreat in January, and it has been the most significant experience of my life. I found within my own heart a light, a peace that permeated everything. Every moment became a magical experience, where the divine and the extraordinary made everything feel out of this world. I truly hope everyone has the opportunity to experience the same and is inspired to do a retreat in this special place.

Laurence

Retreat Experience

Attending the retreat has been a life-changing experience. I discovered a sense of inner peace I never thought possible, and it continues to guide me in my everyday life. The teachings were profound, and the atmosphere was filled with kindness and serenity. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking personal growth and transformation.

Andre

Retreat Experience

The retreat allowed me to pause and reconnect with myself in a way I hadn’t imagined. The meditations brought clarity and calm, and the peaceful environment of the centre made it a perfect place for deep reflection. I left feeling renewed and full of purpose.