The Healing Power of Meditation Weekend Retreat
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From the depths of our heart we wish to be happy, in fact we wish to be happy all the time. We are always seeking happiness and yet lasting happiness eludes us. Furthermore, we so often experience mental pain, worry, stress and frustration and our lives can seem so complicated and dissatisfying.
During this retreat we will explore how we all have the capacity to experience inner peace, which is the true source of happiness. We will learn some simple meditations that help us to let go of stress and other painful states of mind and thereby enable us to enjoy peace of mind. By getting a taste of the healing power of meditation we can come to understand that true happiness is within our grasp and achieving it is actually simpler that we think.
The retreat venue
The environment of Bodhisattva KMC is very relaxing and there is plenty of time between retreat sessions to enjoy our café, to meet and chat with other retreaters and the community of Bodhisattva KMC, and to enjoy walking and gentle strolls along the Brighton and Hove sea front and promenade. The peaceful surroundings of Bodhisattva KMC help people to create a comfortable space within their own minds.
About the teacher
Gen Kelsang Leksang has been studying and teaching under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for over 13 years. She is the Principle Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Birmingham and is loved for her gentle and joyful approach and her sincere example.
The retreat schedule
The retreat will begin Friday 22nd September in the evening at 7.30 pm with an introduction and conclude on Sunday 24th September at 2.00pm (after lunch). The retreat session times will be as follows:
Friday:
7.30 – 8.30 pm : Introduction
Saturday:
10.00 – 11.00 am : Meditation session
12.00 noon – 1.00 pm : Meditation session
(Lunch 1.00 pm)
4.00 – 5.00 pm : Meditation session
7.30 – 8.30 pm : Meditation Session
Sunday:
10.00 am – 11.00 am : Meditation session
12.00 noon – 1.00 pm : Meditation session
(Lunch 1.00 pm)
Fees for the weekend retreat
Accommodation options (per person):
Single room: £90
Twin Room: £60
Double Room: £60
Male Dormitory: £28
Female Dormitory: £28
