Find Your Inner Stillness
Join us for this Away Weekend Meditation Retreat, in the peaceful environment of Melody Hill Retreat, Magaliesberg.
Spend a relaxing weekend away, learn the basics of meditation to find your own stillness and peace, and begin your journey to a happier and more meaningful life.
Whether you’re a beginner or simply want to enjoy a retreat, the programme is structured to help you refresh your mind through meditation.
Includes teachings, guided meditations, vegetarian meals and access to tea and coffee when ever you wish.
During the breaks enjoy meaningful conversation and the beauty of the surroundings.
About the Venue:
Melody Hill is a country estate set in a secluded pecan-nut orchard, nestled in a beautiful valley teeming with birds and indigenous plant life.
Just an hour away from Johannesburg, Melody Hill is a popular getaway - your home away from home. Come and experience a unique setting in harmony with its stunning environment!
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 many years and ordained for fourteen years.
Her teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life.
Programme
Friday 9th
16:00 – 17:30 Check in
18:00 – 18:45 Supper
19:00 – 20:30 Introduction
Saturday 10th
07:00 - 08:00 Guided Meditation session
08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
09:30 – 10:45 Teaching & Guided Meditation
10:45 – 11:45 Tea & coffee
11:45 - 13:00 Teaching & Guided Meditation
13:00 - 14:00 Vegetarian lunch
16:00 - 17:00 A walk in nature
18:00 – 18:45 Supper
19:00 – 20:00 Q & A
Sunday 11th Mothers day
08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
09:00 - 10:00 Guided Meditation session
10:00 - 10:45 Tea and coffee
10:45 – 11:45 Final Session with Prayers for World Peace
12:00 - 13:00 Lets wrap everything up with a lovely Sunday lunch
During the breaks
Between retreat sessions take time to relax and carry your experience of peace in the following ways:
enjoy the tranquility of your surroundings (bring your binoculars)
connect and discuss with like-minded people
tea and coffee will be served in the break time
explore the bookstore and gift shop
You may also like the following events from Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Johannesburg:
- This Tuesday, 6th May, 07:00 am, In person & Online -Embark on An Inner Journey Today! Guided Meditation Class in Randburg
- This Sunday, 11th May, 10:30 am, Mothers Day - Guided Meditation with High Tea in Randburg
- Next Saturday, 17th May, 10:00 am, Learn to Make a Mala & Recite Mantras, with Leigh & Benji in Randburg
Also check out other
Health & Wellness events in Magaliesburg.
