The Path to Lasting Freedom Retreat; a 2-day guided retreat w. Kelsang Thekchen

This is a guided retreat in which we will learn practically how to use Buddha’s wisdom to release our mind from our habitual ways of thinking that keep us trapped in a state of confusion and suffering, and thus begin to discover the freedom and joy that comes from authentic inner development.

It is suitable for everyone, whether you want to start a meditation practice or deepen your experience, everyone is welcome.

It will include meditations on the stages of the path to enlightenment, Lamrim. All the Lamrim meditations are the very essence of Buddha’s teachings and are very practical – ideally suited to modern life.

You may choose to attend the entire retreat or just some.

Schedule - (Initial Scope)

Thursday, Sept 3

9-10:30am Precious Human Life

11:15am-12:30pm Death and Impermanence

2-3:15pm Dangers of lower rebirth, and refuge

7-8:15pm Karma

Friday Sept 4 - (Intermediate Scope)

9-10:15am Renunciation - True Sufferings

11:15am-12:30pm Renunciation - True Origins

2-3:15pm Renunciation - True Path

7-8:15pm Renunciation - True Cessations

For Part 2 of this Lamrim retreat, on Sept 5, 6 & 7, we will delve into the deeper meditations on the Great Scope, (love, compassion and wisdom). Attendance for Part 2 is not mandatory, but recommended.

This retreat will be led by Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Thekchen, who is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. He has been a Kadampa Buddhist monk and Teacher under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 30 years. He is well known for his ability to present Buddha's teachings in a simple, practical and often humorous way, making them easy to put into practice in everyday life.