What is karma? Understanding why things happen
May 9 - 11, 2025
What is karma? Generally, karma means “action”. From non-virtuous actions comes suffering and from virtuous actions comes happiness: if we believe this, we believe in karma. The law of karma explains why each individual has a unique disposition, a unique physical appearance and unique experiences. Over this weekend retreat we will explore Buddha’s liberating teachings on karma and learn how to take control of our own future, to prevent suffering and to establish the basic foundation for the path to liberation and enlightenment.
Timetable
MAY 9
Friday
6:00pm
Supper
7:30 - 8.30pm
Introductory talk and meditation
8.30pm
Evening Cafe
MAY 10
Saturday
9.00 - 10.00am
Talk and meditation
10.00 - 11.00am
Tea break in the servery
11.00am - 12.00pm
Talk and meditation
1.00pm
Lunch
4.30 - 5.30pm
Talk and meditation
6.00pm
Supper
7.00 - 8.00pm
Talk and meditation
8.00pm
Evening Cafe
MAY 11
Sunday
9.00 - 9.45am
Talk and meditation
9.45 - 10.30am
Tea break in the servery
10.30 - 11.45am
Talk and meditation with Prayers for World Peace
1.00pm
Lunch
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.