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SUMMARY:Kadam Lamrin Retreat: A New Way of Thinking with Gen Kelsang Mila
DESCRIPTION: \nThe stages of the path to enlightenment, or Lamrim in Tibetan, is the backbone of Kadampa Buddhism.\nLamrim is a special set of instructions that includes all the essential teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni arranged in such a way that all his Hinayana and Mahayana teachings can be put into practice in a single meditation session.\nIf we gain deep experience of Lamrim there will be no basis for these problems; we shall be completely free of all of them.\nFirst we must understand the value of Lamrim. Then by joyfully and patiently doing the meditations we shall gradually experience the fruits of Lamrim practice.\nEventually we shall attain freedom from all suffering and the unchanging peace and happiness of enlightenment.\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:\nThursday 2nd \n18:00 – 19:30  Retreat: Introduction\n \nFriday 3rd \n10:00 – 11:00 Chanted Prayers- Liberation from Sorrow\nTea Break\n11:30 – 12:30 Session 1 – Guided\nLunch\n13:30 – 14:30 Session 2\nTea Break\n15:00 – 16:30 Session 3 Includes Prayers & Requests to Dorje Shugden\n \nSaturday 4th\n10:00 – 11:00 Session 4 – Guided\nTea Break\n11:30 – 12: 30 Session 5\nLunch Break \n13:30 – 14:30 Session 6\nTea Break\n15:00- 16:00 Session 7\n16:30 – 17:30 Chanted Prayers: Wishfulfilling Puja with a food offering\n \nSunday 5th\n10:00- 10:30 Prayers for World Peace\nTea Break\n11:30 – 12:30 Session 8 – Guided\nLunch\n13:30- 14:30  Session 9\nTea Break\n15:00 – 16:30 Session 10\nIncludes Prayers & Requests to Dorje Shugden\n \n \nMonday 6th\n10:00 – 11:00 Session 11 – Guided\nTea Break\n11:30 – 12: 30 Session 12\nLunch Break \n13:30 – 14:30 Session 13\nTea Break\n15:00- 16:30 Session 14\nIncludes Prayers & Requests to Dorje Shugden\n \n \nYou are welcome to bring your own vegetarian lunch or enjoy the many restaurants that are available in the centre.\n \nPrayer Booklet: Heart Jewel which is available for purchase in our shop if you wish.\n\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 \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. Please contact epc@meditation.org.za\n
URL:https://www.meditation.org.za/events/kadam-lamrin-retreat/
ORGANIZER;CN=Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre (JHB):MAILTO:epc@meditation.org.za
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LOCATION:The Woods Shopping Centre, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, 2146
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