- Standard fee 30
- Members fee 25
Escape for the day: Retreat at Didsbury Parsonage
Saturday 24th October 10-4pm | with Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Drolkyi
Take a break from the busyness of your life and enjoy a peaceful day of rest and renewal at the beautiful Didsbury Parsonage, a much-loved Grade II listed building set in picturesque surroundings.
There’s no need for long journeys to experience the benefits of a retreat. This day retreat offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, relax, and restore both body and mind, all within easy reach.
Enjoy uplifting Buddhist teachings and guided meditations designed to reduce stress, cultivate inner peace, and leave you feeling refreshed and inspired.
There will also be time throughout the day to enjoy the tranquil grounds, walk, sit quietly in contemplation, or connect with others in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Retreat fee: £30 including refreshments and light lunch.
Speaker
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Gen Kelsang DrolkyiResident TeacherGen Kelsang Drolkyi is a senior teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. She is a Buddhist nun who has taught internationally for over 30 years. Gen Drolkyi has been a dedicated, close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for many years, receiving ordination from him in 1993. An inspiring teacher, she is loved for her clear and insightful teachings and her ability to communicate profound Dharma in an accessible, practical way.
Hourly Schedule
Escape for the day
- 10:00
- Welcome and introduction
- 10:15 - 11:15
- Talk and meditation
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Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Drolkyi
- 11:15 - 12:00
- Refreshments
- 12:00 - 13:00
- Talk and meditation
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Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Drolkyi
- 13:00 - 15:00
- Lunch and walk
- 15:00 - 15:45
- Talk and meditation
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Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Drolkyi
- 15:45 - 16:00
- Conclusions
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Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Drolkyi
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What is a meditation retreat?
A retreat is an activity that allows the practitioners to step away from the busyness of daily life and focus on a specific practice of meditation. The function of meditation is to make the mind peaceful and calm. Whenever we meditate, we are performing a mental action that will cause us to experience inner peace in the future.
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Who can attend?
Anyone can attend, meditation can be beneficial for everyone as it is a mental activity that focuses on creating more positivity in the mind.
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What are the benefits of meditation?
Some of the benefits of meditation are: Reduce Stress - Experience a calm mind & reduce mental tension and anxiety Find Inner Peace - Improve your sense of well-being & experience real happiness Benefit Others - Develop a positive outlook and caring attitude to others.
Becoming a supporting member is the most economical way to enjoy all our classes, workshops and retreats. Your membership is also a wonderful way to support the Centre’s activities throughout the year. As a registered charity and non-profit organization, all of our activities are dedicated to world peace and all profits go towards the International Temples Project Fund.