Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Retreat
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Retreat
Silent Tranquil Abiding Retreat
May 16-18
at Kadampa Meditation Center North Carolina
(528 East Blvd. Charlotte)
$85 (includes meals)
Accommodations - space is limited
Single: $125 - SOLD OUT
Shared: $70/person - only 4 spots remaining
Camping (tent only): $35/tent - 4 spots remaining
“When we engage in retreat to attain tranquil abiding we need to find a suitable place.” - Joyful Path of Good Fortune, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Would you like to do a silent weekend meditation retreat? It’s not always easy to be still with your own mind, so you might want to take advantage of this opportunity to do so in a safe, supportive environment. The emphasis will be on training in meditation in several sessions each day, following the instructions on how to attain tranquil abiding. If you are unfamiliar with these instructions, please feel free to ask us about them. In between sessions, you can enjoy our beautiful meditation center, yards and gardens, neighborhood and parks within walking distance.
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The benefits of training in meditation in silent retreat conditions are many. Maintaining verbal silence and physical isolation with a spiritual motivation makes it easier to recognize and reduce more subtle distractions. With our mind clearer, our meditations can lead to deeper insights and experiences than in daily life alone.
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Participants are encouraged to prepare for this retreat by training in meditation on a daily basis until the retreat. If you are interested but unsure of how to prepare, please ask us. If you are brand new, just let us know and we can explain how to just meditate on your breath in a simple way.
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Schedule
Friday
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6:30-7:45pm Introduction
Saturday
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9-10am Session 1
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11am-noon Session 2
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2-3:15pm Session 3 w/ teaching
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4-5pm Session 4
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7-8pm Wishfulfilling Jewel w/ tsog
Sunday
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9-10am Session 1
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11am-noon Session 2
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2-3:15pm Session 3 w/ teaching
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4-5pm Session 4
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About the Teachers
Gen Kelsang 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.
Gen Tabkay is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center South Carolina, and has been a practitioner of Kadampa Buddhism and student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for 18 years. Ordained as a Buddhist monk in 2013, he has previously served as Resident Teacher of KMC Phoenix, and guided many retreats at International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon. He is known for giving accessible and practical teachings, dedicating himself to bringing peace into the hearts of others.