Refuge retreat
- Standard fee 35
Refuge retreat
This retreat provides a special opportunity to explore and deepen our mind of refuge, which is our actual protection from pain and problems.
Our actual refuge is the medicine of Buddha’s teachings, which prevents the sufferings of our body and mind. Buddha is the doctor who provides us with this medicine and encourages us to take it, and the Sangha are our pure spiritual friends who assist us in our practice. These are the three jewels of refuge, to which we turn for both temporary and ultimate protection.
Through practicing refuge, we gain confidence and strength to make authentic spiritual progress. Through this we build stable peace, joy and freedom within our own heart that we can then share with others.
Retreat fee: £35 for non-members (whole weekend)
Speaker
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Kelsang SamaResident TeacherKelsang Sama is a meditation teacher and the Resident Teacher at KMC Manchester.
She has deep experience of and insight into Buddha’s teachings. She is known for her great kindness, sense of humour and special skills in giving practical instructions that show us how to cultivate inner peace and make our lives deeply meaningful.
Hourly Schedule
Friday
- 7pm - 8.30pm
- Introduction & teachings
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Speakers:
Kelsang Sama
Saturday
- 9am - 10.15am
- Retreat session 1
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Speakers:
Kelsang Sama
- 11am - 12.15pm
- Retreat session 2
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Speakers:
Kelsang Sama
- 2pm - 3.15pm
- Retreat session 3
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Speakers:
Kelsang Sama
- 4pm - 5.15pm
- Retreat session 4
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Speakers:
Kelsang Sama
- 7pm - 8.15pm
- Retreat session 5
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Speakers:
Kelsang Sama
Sunday
- 9am - 10.15am
- Retreat session 6
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Speakers:
Kelsang Sama
- 11am - 12.30pm
- Retreat session 7
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Speakers:
Kelsang Sama
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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.