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Guided Lamrim Retreat – Living Authentically with Gen Kelsang Mila

December 7, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - December 8, 2024 @ 4:00 pm

R60,00 – R320,00

Guided Lamrim Retreat: Seize the Day. How to live authentically. 

❤Learn how to maintain a positive and caring attitude, through Lamrim in your heart.
❤Overcome negativity and discouragement, find peace, purpose and freedom.
❤Suitable for all levels.
Enjoy this special video by Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong – Lamrim is my Life.

Learn how to meditate. Learn how to live in the moment.

Move closer to perfect and lasting happiness by engaging in a short Lamrim retreat.

Lamrim is a special set of instructions that includes all the essential teachings of Buddha. 

The retreat will be led by resident teacher and Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Mila.

Suitable for beginners and those with experience.

What is Retreat?

Participants are encouraged to take a day out of their busy lives by switching off their devices so as to make the most of the time to rest and reflect.

 

Reference Book: Mirror of Dharma with Additions, Joyful Path of Good Fortune, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, available to purchase in our Book store.

 

Programme: 

Saturday 7th 

Retreat Session 1: 13:30 – 14:30

Tea and Coffee break

Retreat Session 2:  15:30  – 16:30

Sunday 8th

Retreat Session 3 : 09:30 – 10:30 (Chanted Tara Prayers) Optional

Tea and Coffee break 

Retreat Session 4: 11:30 – 12:30 

Vegetarian lunch

Retreat Session 5: 13:30 – 14:30

Tea and Coffee break 

Retreat Session 6: 15:00 – 16:00 (Chanted Prayers Heart Jewel) Optional

Everyone is welcome. 

About the Teacher  

As a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Gen Kelsang Mila is a modern – day Kadampa Nun and the resident teacher of Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre. She has been a student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for 19 years and ordained for thirteen years. Her teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life.

How to join in?

In Person at Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Center

The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Upper level, Craighall Park, 2196

Please use the Rothesay Avenue entrance to the parking lot. Park at Baby City and use those steps to come up to the Upper Level courtyard.

You are invited to arrive a few  minutes before the event starts to register and settle in or have a cup of tea or coffee.  We have a book shop to browse, water on sale. There is secure and ample parking.  

 

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Details

Start:
December 7, 2024 @ 1:30 pm
End:
December 8, 2024 @ 4:00 pm
Cost:
R60,00 – R320,00
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Organizer

Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre
Phone
073 585 2557
Email
info@meditation.org.za

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Teacher
Gen Kelsang Mila

Venue

VKBC
The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2196 South Africa
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Phone
073 585 2557
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