Learn a sequence of much-loved and time-honoured meditations called taking and giving, part of the ‘training the mind’ teachings explained in the book Eight Steps to Happiness.
These meditations are powerful methods for deepening our love, compassion and wisdom. The practice of taking and giving enables us to transform the adversity we encounter in the world into powerful causes of compassion and wisdom; develop the good heart of a Bodhisattva; gain practical experience of emptiness, the true nature of reality; and even heal physical illness.
The weekend will include teachings, guided meditations with Gen Delek and Gen Sanden, and time for Q&A. Enjoy the time between sessions to relax, refresh, and spend time in the company of like-minded spiritual friends.
This retreat is suitable for everyone, regardless of experience.
Schedule
Thursday 11th
5:00pm Arrival and registration
6:00pm Supper
7:30-8:45pm Session 1
Friday 12th
9:00-10:15am Session 2
11:00-12:15pm Session 3
4:30-5:45pm Session 4
7:30-8:45pm Session 5
Saturday 13th
9:00-10:15am Session 6
11:00-12:15pm Session 7
4:30-5:45pm Session 8
7:30-8:45pm Session 9
Sunday 14th
9:00-10:15am Session 10
11:00-12:15pm Session 11
Location: Rivendell Retreat Ctr
600 Rivendell Dr.
Bowen Island
Cost
TBD
About the Retreat Teachers
Gen Kelsang Delek, the Resident Teacher of KMC Vancouver. Her extensive experience and excellent example are well appreciated by her students. With her practical approach and clear explanations of even the most profound of Buddha’s teachings, Gen Delek inspires us to put Dharma into practice in our daily lives.
Gen Kelsang Sanden is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. Well loved for his compassion, sense of humour and the clarity of his teachings, he has been a Kadampa Teacher and monk for more than 20 years.