Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Retreat
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Retreat
Mahamudra Meditation Retreat: The Clarity of the Mind
Saturday, October 3
with modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu
Location: Quest (family-friendly)
in Latta Nature Preserve (6345 Sample Road,
Huntersville, NC 28078)
Pre-Registration Required by October 1st
$50 | lunch included
The essence of Mahamudra meditation is to access and understand our own mind at the deepest level, and then use that deepest level of mind to realize the way things actually exist. Even the introductory stages of Mahamudra meditation are extremely helpful for realizing the clarity of the mind, and for understanding through our own experience the relationship between our mind and the things it perceives.
This introductory retreat will introduce and guide us through the basic Mahamudra meditation on the clarity of the mind, and explain how to engage in this meditation in a way that will develop and increase our levels of meditative concentration.
Latta Nature Preserve forms a green peninsula extending into Mountain Island Lake and protects a natural heritage site and several endangered plants. During the breaks, enjoy yourself by exploring the scenic nature trails, relaxing in rockers with a book and coffee, and eating lunch in the picnic area which sits along the shores of the peaceful lake.
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Schedule
10-11am Session 1
11am-12pm Coffee and Snack Break
12-1pm Session 2
1-3pm Lunch Break
3-4pm Session 3
About the Teacher
Gen Norbu was ordained in 2006 by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, and was requested by him to be the Resident Teacher of KMC North Carolina. He earned the title “Gen” in 2012, indicating that he is a senior ordained teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition of modern Buddhism.
Gen Norbu is known for his loving and gentle nature and holds a very clear and sharp understanding of Buddha’s teachings. Through his teachings and his personal example, Gen Norbu shows us how to integrate Buddha's teachings into our daily life.