Special Events
We try and try to free ourselves from frustration and dissatisfaction, yet our discomfort in this life never seems to cease. Don't give up! Freedom does exist, we need only turn our attention to the true obstacles to freedom, which are within each of us. Doing this is a choice and no one can force us to develop the warm heart, poise, clarity and wisdom we need to feel free.
On this day, we will look at Buddha's suggested methods for making this choice and moving toward a sturdy, sublime and sustained experience of happiness which we may then share with those around us.
This lighthearted, compelling talk will include guided meditations and an opportunity to ask questions.
Requested Donation: $20
Everyone is welcome! Please register in advance by e-mailing:
admin@kadampsf.org
About the Retreat:
The heart of Buddhist practice is to develop pure, unconditional love and compassion for all living beings. Buddha's Lojong ("Training the mind") teachings show us how to do exactly this. They are practical and inspiring instructions which reveal how to solve both our own and others' problems. This retreat will be a follow-up to the teachings given by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso at the 2008 Summer Festival in England.
Schedule:
Friday, August 29th
6:00PM ~ Arrivals and Refreshments
8:00PM ~ Introduction
Saturday, August 30th
9:00AM-10:00AM ~ Session 1
11:30AM-12:30PM ~ Session 2
4:00PM-5:00PM ~ Session 3
7:30PM-8:30PM ~ Buddha of Compassion Puja
Sunday, August 31st
9:00AM-10:00AM ~ Session 4
11:30AM-12:30PM ~ Session 5
4:00PM-5:00PM ~ Session 6
7:30PM-8:30PM ~ Questions and Answers
Monday, September 1st
9:00AM-10:00AM ~ Session 7
11:30AM-12:30PM ~ Session 8
$200/retreat. Includes vegetarian meals and lodging. Each session will include a teaching and guided meditaiton.
Please pre-register by August 25th. Space is limited and indoor accommodations are limited to 30! Camping is also available. By the end of May, you will be able to securely pre-register and pay on-line on our homepage. In the meantime, please call (415) 503-1187 to pre-register.
This day course will introduce us to a world of meditation where we transform our desire energy into an extraordinary inner bliss, which is the nature of peace and pure concentration. With this awareness, we can transcend our ordinary, deluded minds, attain a pure, selfless joy, and swiftly become a source of inspiration and benefit to others. Tantra is the gateway to a blissful, new world.
Requested Donation: $20
Everyone is welcome! Please register in advance by e-mailing: admin@kadampsf.org
Lamrim means "the stages of the path to enlightenment." It is a special set of instructions that contains all of Buddha Shakyamuni's 84,000 teachings. Once we are familiar with Lamrim, we will know how to practice any Buddhist teaching or meditation that we learn.
About the retreat:
- Relax and reduce stress through guided meditation
- Increase mindfulness, concentration and inner peace
- Learn about the foundation of Buddha's teachings
- Gain lasting spiritual insights
- Everyone is welcome!
Each session will include a guided meditation and a presentation of a Lamrim topic. No previous experience of meditation is necessary to attend these retreats. Pre-registration is not required. Please enjoy any or all sessions!
Session One ~ 10:00-11:00:AM
Session Two ~ 11:30AM-12:30PM
Session Three ~ 2:00-3:00PM
Session Four ~ 3:30-4:30PM
Suggested Donation: $7/session or $25 for the day
Free for Temple Friends
For more information, e-mail epc@kadampas.org or call (415) 503-1187
Sunday, Aug 17th - Sunday, Aug 17th
Sunday, Sep 21st - Sunday, Sep 21st
Saturday, Sep 27th - Saturday, Sep 27th