- Standard fee 30
- Members fee 15/0
Purify Your Mind
A guided meditation retreat on Vajrasattva purification practice.
Dec 12th-13th | All sessions guided by Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Drolkyi
Buddha taught many different methods to purify our past negativity, but the supreme method is the practice of meditation on and recitation of Vajrasattva mantra.
This practice is a tried and tested method to purify our mind and to transform our mind from an impure mind into a pure mind. Through this we find our mind grow lighter
This retreat provides an opportunity to learn and gain experience of this important spiritual practice.
Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike.
Everyone is welcome.
Retreat fee: £30 for non-members (whole weekend), £15 one day, or £7 per session.
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
Saturday
- 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Retreat session 1
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Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Drolkyi
- 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
- Retreat session 2
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Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Drolkyi
- 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
- Retreat session 3
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Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Drolkyi
Sunday
- 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Retreat session 1
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Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Drolkyi
- 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
- Retreat session 2
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Speakers:
Gen Kelsang Drolkyi
- 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
- Retreat session 3
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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.