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Meditations for a Happy, Meaningful Life: Lamrim
September 5 - September 12
An Introduction to Lamrim Retreat with Kadampa Buddhist Nun & Teacher Kelsang Khacho
We all want to live a life of great meaning. We also wish for lasting peace and happiness. This retreat will introduce profound Buddhist meditations that have the power to create peace and happiness from within, making our life extremely meaningful.
The stages of the path to enlightenment or ‘Lamrim’ are a powerful series of contemplations and meditations that reveal hidden spiritual truths which awaken our love, compassion and wisdom. Meditation topics will include: our precious human life, impermanence, karma, and the true source of suffering. We will also engage in a series of meditations that open our heart of universal love and compassion.
Each session will include a teaching, chanted prayers and a guided meditation. No previous experience of meditation or Buddhism is needed. Everyone is welcome!
Retreat Fees:
Non-members
Full Retreat (includes intro): $140 (22 sessions) or Half Retreat (includes intro): $80 (11 sessions)
Introduction: $15
Per Session: $10
Members
Full Retreat: $70 or Half Retreat: $40
Introduction: free
Per Session: $5
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September 5 – 12
Tuesday 5
Introduction: 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Our Life can have so much meaning
Wednesday 6
Session 1: 7:30am – 8:30am
Death and Impermanence
Session 2: 9:30am – 10:30am
The Dangers of Lower Rebirth
Session 3: 4:00 – 5:00pm
Refuge Practice
Session 4: 7:00 – 8:00pm
Actions and Their Effects
Thursday 7
Session 1: 7:30am – 8:30am
Developing Renunciation for Samsara
Session 2: 9:30am – 10:30am
Developing Equanimity
Session 3: 4:00 – 5:00pm
Recognizing that all Living Beings are our Mothers
Session 4: 7:00 – 8:00pm
Remembering the Kindness of Living Beings
Friday 8
Session 1: 7:30am – 8:30am
Equalizing Self and Others
Session 2: 9:30am – 10:30am
The Disadvantages of Self-Cherishing
Session 3: 4:00 – 5:00pm
The Advantages of Cherishing Others
Session 4: 7:00 – 8:00pm
Exchanging Self and Others
Saturday 9
Session 1: 7:30am – 8:30am
Great Compassion
Session 2: 9:30am – 10:30am
Taking
Session 3: 4:00 – 5:00pm
Wishing Love
Session 4: 7:00 – 8:00pm
Giving
Sunday 10
No sessions
Monday 11
Session 1: 7:30am – 8:30am
Bodhichitta
Session 2: 9:30am – 10:30am
Tranquil Abiding
Session 3: 4:00 – 5:00pm
Superior Seeing
Session 4: 7:00 – 8:00pm
Relying Upon A Spiritual Guide
Tuesday 12
Session 1: 7:00 – 8:15pm / General Program Class
The True Nature of Reality – Emptiness
