Annual Peaceful Getaway Retreat

Hosted by the Seven Florida Kadampa Centers
Held at Kadampa Meditation Center Florida (Sarasota)
Classes Taught by All 7 Resident Teachers from All 7 Centers

Join us in beautiful Sarasota for a special weekend retreat inspired by Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life by the great master Shantideva. This timeless text is a step-by-step
guide to living with compassion, wisdom, and strength in our modern world. Throughout the weekend, Resident Teachers from the seven Kadampa centers in Florida will share Buddha’s teachings and guide meditations that awaken our inner potential and show how becoming our best self is the most powerful way to benefit the people around us.

Friday, August 29
7 – 8:15pm: Benefits of Bodhichitta, with Gen Gomlam

Saturday, August 30
9 – 10:15am: Purifying Negativity, with Gen Jindak
11am – 12:15pm: Accumulating Merit, with Gen Namdrol
12:30 – 2pm: Lunch
2:15 – 3:30pm: Moral Discipline, with Gen Tashi
7:30 – 8:30pm: Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog offerings (Chanted Prayers)

Sunday, August 31
9 – 10:15am: Patience, with Kadam Carol
11am – 12:15pm: Effort, with Sarah Frew
12:30 – 2pm: Lunch
2:15 – 3:30pm: Concentration, with Kadam Ricc
4:30 – 5:45pm: Teachers Q&A Panel. Moderator: Sarah Frew

Monday, September 1
9 – 10:15am: Wisdom, with Gen Gomlam
11am – 12:15pm: Dedication and Giving, with Gen Jindak

COSTS
Entire weekend: $135
Day rate: $45
Member discounts apply. See https://meditationinsarasota.org/ for more details.
Accommodations available on website.