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SUMMARY:Amitayus Retreat – Buddha of Long Life, Wisdom & Good Fortune with Gen Kelsang Mila
DESCRIPTION: \nA Special Method for Increasing Life Span, Wisdom, and Good Fortune\n \nTraditionally February following Venerable Geshe Kelsang’s advice, Kadampa centres around the world engage in short retreats of Buddha Amitayus. the Buddha of long life, wisdom and good fortune. \nThe practice of Amitayus is very important for everyone because we need a long life to complete our spiritual practice. If we lose this life , we lose the opportunity to enjoy a human life, practice Dharma and attain liberation and enlightenment. We also rely on Amitayus to increase our wisdom and good fortune through which we will make our life happy and meaningful.\nOur human life is our most precious possession because it gives us the opportunity to improve our happiness continually, ultimately enjoying the supreme happiness of enlightenment. We therefore need a long and healthy life. To ensure we are successful in our efforts, we also need wisdom, and the merit or inner good fortune that enables the growth of spiritual realisations. \nOn this retreat we have the opportunity to increase our lifespan, good fortune and wisdom, through the special meditation practice of Buddha Amitayus. \n \nWhat is Retreat?\nRetreat means we emphasize a particular spiritual practice.  Gen Mila will give some suggestions on how  to gain the most out of the Retreat. There will be periods of gentle silence observed. \n \nProgramme:\n \nSaturday 14th \nSession 1: 10:00 – 11:15 with an Introduction with Gen Mila\nTea Break\nSession 2: 11:45 – 13:00\nVegetarian Lunch\nSession 3: 14:00 – 15:15\n \nSunday 15th\nSession 1: 09:30 – 10:45\nTea Break\nSession 2:  11:15 – 12:30 \n \nEveryone is welcome. Buddhist or non – Buddhist.\n \nAbout the Teacher:\nAs a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Gen Kelsang Mila is a modern – day Kadampa Nun and the resident teacher of Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre. She has been a student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for 20 years and ordained for fifteen years. Her teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life.\n \nHow to join in? \nIn Person at Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Center\nThe Woods Shopping Centre, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Upper level, Craighall Park, 2196\nPlease arrive a few  minutes before the event starts to register and settle in.  We have a book shop to browse, water on sale. There is secure and ample parking.\n \nTake advantage of our Early Bird ticket offer ending 3 days before event starts.\nBecome a monthly member ? Affordable Membership options here\n \nIf you would like to make a donation, click here.\nAll donations contribute to the operation and development of the center, providing opportunities for the public to learn and understand the precious Dharma (teachings).\nRefund Policy\nIf you cancel within 24 hours, no refund. If you cancel anytime before 24 hours, 75% refund.\n
URL:https://www.meditation.org.za/events/amitayus-retreat/
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CATEGORIES:Courses / Events,Retreats
LOCATION:The Woods Shopping Centre, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, 2146
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