ABOUT THIS EVENT
Discover the beauty of meditating on the basics of Buddhism and lift your mind out of the ordinary. The two main trainings on the path to enlightenment, compassion and wisdom, depend upon a solid foundation of basic Buddhist practices. This retreat, guided by our resident teacher Gen Demo, will provide an excellent opportunity to develop this foundation through teachings and meditations on the Initial, Intermediate and Great Scope stages of the path to enlightenment, or Lamrim.
In this retreat, we will be guided through meditations on the main core of Buddha’s teachings. This will include meditations on death, rebirth, refuge, karma, and renunciation. We will also look at the meditations on developing love, compassion and wisdom realizing emptiness.
Everyone is welcome to attend either a portion or the entirety of the retreat.
COST:
General: $15
Friend/Supporter: $7.50
Benefactors: Free
Financial Hardship: $7.50
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday January 17 - 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Introduction - Precious Human Life, Death and Rebirth
Saturday, January 18: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Session 1: 10:00am to 11:00am: Refuge
Session 2: 11:30am to 12:30pm: Karma
Session 3: 2:00pm to 3:00pm: Renunciation
Session 4: 4:00pm to 5:00pm: Developing Cherishing Love
Sunday, January 19: 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Session 1: 2:30pm to 3:45pm: Developing Bodhichitta
Session 2: 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM: Correct View of Emptiness
Please Note: Each session will include a short teaching, guided meditations and chanted prayers using a sadhana. On Saturday the sadhana will be Prayers for Meditation. On Sunday the sadhana will be Heart Jewel.
* Sadhana means Prayer Booklet. These will be available at the session.
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