Kadam Lamrin Retreat: A New Way of Thinking with Gen Kelsang Mila

The stages of the path to enlightenment, or Lamrim in Tibetan, is the backbone of Kadampa Buddhism.

Lamrim 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.

If we gain deep experience of Lamrim there will be no basis for these problems; we shall be completely free of all of them.

First we must understand the value of Lamrim. Then by joyfully and patiently doing the meditations we shall gradually experience the fruits of Lamrim practice.

Eventually we shall attain freedom from all suffering and the unchanging peace and happiness of enlightenment.

What is Retreat?

Retreat 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.

Programme:

Thursday 2nd 

18:00 – 19:30  Retreat: Introduction

Friday 3rd 

10:00 – 11:00 Chanted Prayers- Liberation from Sorrow

Tea Break

11:30 – 12:30 Session 1 – Guided

Lunch

13:30 – 14:30 Session 2

Tea Break

15:00 – 16:30 Session 3 Includes Prayers & Requests to Dorje Shugden

Saturday 4th

10:00 – 11:00 Session 4 – Guided

Tea Break

11:30 – 12: 30 Session 5

Lunch Break 

13:30 – 14:30 Session 6

Tea Break

15:00- 16:00 Session 7

16:30 – 17:30 Chanted Prayers: Wishfulfilling Puja with a food offering

Sunday 5th

10:00- 10:30 Prayers for World Peace

Tea Break

11:30 – 12:30 Session 8 – Guided

Lunch

13:30- 14:30  Session 9

Tea Break

15:00 – 16:30 Session 10

Includes Prayers & Requests to Dorje Shugden

Monday 6th

10:00 – 11:00 Session 11 – Guided

Tea Break

11:30 – 12: 30 Session 12

Lunch Break 

13:30 – 14:30 Session 13

Tea Break

15:00- 16:30 Session 14

Includes Prayers & Requests to Dorje Shugden

You are welcome to bring your own vegetarian lunch or enjoy the many restaurants that are available in the centre.

Prayer Booklet: Heart Jewel which is available for purchase in our shop if you wish.

Everyone is welcome. Buddhist or non – Buddhist.

About the Teacher:

As 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.

How to join in?
In Person at Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Center

The Woods Shopping Centre, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Upper level, Craighall Park, 2196

Please 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.

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Refund Policy

If you cancel within 24 hours, no refund. If you cancel anytime before 24 hours, 75% refund. Please contact epc@meditation.org.za