January retreat ~ The Art of Meditation
PART I ~ PREPARING FOR SUCCESSFUL MEDITATION
Jan 3-17
with Gen Kelsang Rabten
During this retreat Gen Rabten will teach special methods to prepare the mind for successful meditation including purification, accumulating merit and receiving blessings in preparation for Part 2.
PART 2 ~THE MAGIC OF THE PATH
Jan 17-31
with Gen-la Kelsang Thubten
Part 2, Week 1 (Jan 17-24)
The magic of compassion – powerful meditations to open our heart
Part 2, Week 2 (Jan 24-31)
The magic of wisdom – profound meditations on emptiness & Tantra
During this retreat Gen-la Thubten will lead powerful, practical meditations from Je Tsongkhapa following the special oral instructions given by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in The Mirror of Dharma and elsewhere.
These meditations will inspire and enrich our regular practice and also help us to prepare for the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments this summer.
Important please read the following information before booking.
* Accommodation at the centre during courses is limited. For information and pricing see the booking page.
Book for this event
Hourly Schedule
Sunday January 10 - Part 1
- 7:30 - 9PM
- Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja
Monday January 11 - Friday January 15
- 7 - 8:30AM
- Session 1
- 10 - 11:30AM
- Session 2
- 4:30 - 6PM
- Session 3
- 7:30 - 9PM
- Session 4
Saturday January 16
- 7 - 8:30AM
- Session 1
- 10 - 11:30AM
- Session 2
- 4:30 - 6PM
- Session 3
- 7:30 - 8:45PM
- Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog
Sunday January 17 - Part 1 ends & Part 2 begins
- 7 - 8:30AM
- Session 1
- 10 - 11:30AM
- Session 2
- Part 1 of retreat ends
- 7:30 - 8:45pm
- Session 3
- Introduction to Part 2 of retreat
Monday 18 - Thursday 21, Saturday 23, Tuesday 26 - Thursday 28, Saturday 30
- 7:30 - 8:30AM
- Session 1
- 10:30 - 11:30AM
- Session 2
- 5 - 6PM
- Session 3
- 7:30 - 8:30PM
- Session 4
Friday January 22
- 7:30 - 8:30AM
- Session 1
- 10:30 - 11:30AM
- Session 2
- 5 - 6PM
- Session 3
- 7:30 - 8:45PM
- Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog
Sunday January 24
- 7:30 - 8:30AM
- Session 1
- 10:30 - 11:30AM
- Session 2
- last session of week 3
- 7:30 - 8:30PM
- Session 3
- first session of week 4
Monday January 25
- 7:30 - 8:30AM
- Session 1
- 10:30 - 11:30AM
- Session 2
- 5 - 6PM
- Session 3
- 7:30 - 9:15PM
- Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja
Friday January 29
- 7:30 - 8:30AM
- Session 1
- 10:30 - 11:30AM
- Session 2
- 6:30 - 10PM
- Melodious Drum Puja
Sunday January 31
- 7:30 - 8:30AM
- Session 1
- 10:30 - 11:30PM
- Session 2
- last session of the retreat
Teachers
-
Gen Kelsang RabtenGen Kelsang Rabten has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 20 years. He has taught in many centres around the world including Australia, New Zealand, and South-East Asia.
-
Gen-la Kelsang ThubtenGen-la Kelsang Thubten is Director of International Kadampa Internet, who has been a disciple of Venerable Geshe-la for over forty years.
He was the principal editor of many of his books and has taught internationally for many years, sharing a wealth of practical and meditative experience.
