Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully
In this contemplative retreat we will explore how to create a life of great meaning and purpose. Energize your life on this inspiring weekend away in the peace of Bowen Island. We will reflect on the preciousness of our life and on gaining an awareness of our mortality. These enriching and transformative meditations inspire us to deeply appreciate and make the most of our life.
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 and spend time in the company of like-minded spiritual friends. This retreat is suitable for everyone, regardless of experience.
This retreat is suitable for everyone, regardless of experience.
SCHEDULE
Friday 4th
5:00pm Arrival and registration
6:00pm Supper
7:30-8:45pm Session 1
Saturday 5th
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 6th
8:30-9:30am Session 10
10:15-11:30pm Session 11
LOCATION
Rivendell Retreat Centre
600 Rivendell Dr.
Bowen Island
COST
Retreat fees include 5 delicious vegetarian meals, refreshments and snacks, two nights of accommodation, and all teachings.
Accommodation consists primarily of two-bed shared rooms with twin beds and a small number of queen-bed rooms that can be booked by couples or as single occupancy rooms. All rooms have an ensuite bathroom or washroom facilities close by.
(Please note: if you are a member of KMC Vancouver or KMC Fraser Valley, you should choose member pricing; if you are a member of another Centre or not a Centre member, please choose non-member pricing.)
Accommodation and Pricing
Member in a shared twin-bed room: $395
Nonmember in a shared twin-bed room: $520
Member in a shared queen bed room: $395
Nonmember in a shared queen bed room: $520
Member single occupancy in a queen bed room: $635
Nonmember single occupancy in a queen bed room: $730
Member single occupancy in a twin-bed room: $600
Nonmember single occupancy in a twin-bed room: $700
Registration is confirmed when payment is complete.
Terms and Conditions:
Your registration is subject to the following terms and conditions:
25% of your retreat fees are non-refundable upon booking
75% of your retreat fees are refundable upon cancellation until the end of the day on August 28th
cancellations after August 28th are not refundable unless we are able to re-book your accommodation
please contact Gloria at registrar@kmcfv.ca if you have any questions about registration and/or cancellation. Thank you!
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HOW TO REGISTER
Please register using the drop-down menu and the yellow “Pay Now” button below. If you have any questions about registration, please email registrar@kmcfv.ca Thank you!
The registration deadline for this retreat is August 28th at the end of the day. We may be able to add limited further registration after that date.
We are also keeping a waitlist of those who are interested in attending a partial retreat (for example, Saturday only, with no overnight accommodation). Please contact the registrar at the above email address for further details.
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.