Meditation Retreat: Healing with Every Breath - The Practice of Taking & Giving

Schedule

Friday May 15
Introduction, 7.30 - 9pm

Saturday, May 16
8 - 8:45 am - Breakfast
9 - 10.15 am - Teaching and Meditation
11.15am - 12.30pm - Teaching and Meditation
12:30pm -1:30pm - Lunch
2.30 - 3.30pm - unguided Heart Jewel prayers with pause for own meditation
4.30-6pm - Teaching, Meditation and Q&A
6:15- 7:15 - Dinner
7.30-8.45pm - Teaching and Meditation

Sunday, May 17 - see above, same as Saturday

Monday, May 18
8- 8:45 am - Breakfast
9-10.15am - Teaching and Meditation
11.15am-12.30pm - Teaching and Meditation
12:30pm - 1:15 - Lunch

The Teacher for this retreat:
Gen Kelsang Thekchen is a Kadampa Buddhist monk & senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. He has been a Teacher under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 30 years. Gen Thekchen has taught widely in Canada and in the UK, and is now the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa. He is well known for his ability to present Buddha's teachings in a practical, profound and often humorous way, making them very accessible and easy to practise in everyday life.

Testimonials from those who've attended our away retreats

"Retreat is a precious opportunity to let go of daily concerns and 'go inside'. When we have the conditions to focus on spiritual practice in a retreat setting we can build our experience of 'calm and clear' minds which brings lasting benefits in and out of meditation in our daily life." ~ Jane Douglas

"Retreats with KMCO always leave me feeling more at ease with myself and with my place in the world. Such a great chance to refresh and recharge!" ~ Steve Grover

"The Galilee Centre holds a very special spiritual energy. Surrounded by forest, walking trails, and a quiet private beach, it offers the perfect environment to slow down, turn inward, and rest in contemplation. Inside, there are so many peaceful corners where it is easy to sit quietly and connect with a sense of inner stillness.

I left with a heart full of love and gratitude, and with a deeper appreciation for the practice of concentration in my daily life. It was truly a gift to be there, and I would warmly encourage anyone to give themselves the opportunity to attend a retreat like this." ~ Pam Burton

The Venue ~ Galilee Retreat Centre in Arnprior

Galilee Retreat Centre, located at 398 John Street North in Arnprior, Ontario is situated next to an old growth forest overlooking the Ottawa River. It is situated on 35 acres property that boasts of walking paths, community gardens, a greenhouse, and a private beach with stunning views of the river.

The cooks and kitchen staff offer nutritious and delicious food, which is prepared fresh on the premises and served buffet style in the dining room for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Retreat options and pricing

There are 3 options in which to participate in this retreat:

All inclusive full retreat with on-site accommodations in either a private or double room, (which includes all meals),

Commuting: Attend the retreat without staying overnight WITH meals, or

Commuting: Attend the retreat without staying overnight WITHOUT meals.

Booking

PRICING: Please open the links below that will reveal the full pricing options and the bullets below for some examples. Please NOTE: If the option is not listed within the links, that indicates that the option is not available. Please contact Kelsang Khandro with any questions re: registration pricing and for matching needs of double-room roommates: admin@meditateinottawa.org or 613-884-1333.

Full weekend retreat SINGLE ROOM : $120 KMCO retreat cost + $482.10 Galilee cost (room & meals) = TOTAL : $602.10

Full weekend retreat DOUBLE ROOM per person: $120 KMCO retreat cost + $376.47 Galilee cost (room & meals) = TOTAL: $496.47

Commuter with meals: $10-$120 KMCO retreat costs + $173.85 Galilee costs = TOTAL $183.85 --> $293.85

Commuter no meals: $10-$120 KMCO retreat costs + $30 Galilee cost = TOTAL $40 -->$150

REGISTRATION

To register, visit:
https://meditateinottawa.org/courses-and-retreats/retreats/weekend-retreats/healing-with-every-breath-weekend-retreat-at-galilee-centre/