Description
“Everyone is looking for happiness all the time and wants to be free from problems and suffering permanently. We can fulfill these wishes through understanding and practicing the instructions given in this book.”
– Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
About the Retreat
During this special weekend retreat, we will practice the meditations presented in Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s highly acclaimed book, The New Eight Steps to Happiness. This book presents many methods for transforming life’s difficulties into valuable spiritual insights, for improving our relationships, and for bringing greater patience, empathy and compassion into our daily life. These methods have inspired generations of meditation practitioners for almost a thousand years, and brought peace, inspiration and serenity to countless people. Through practicing the meditations presented in this book, we will eventually gain a stable and lasting experience of inner peace and happiness. Everyone is welcome!
Schedule
Friday, January 18th
7:30pm – 9:00pm – Introduction
Saturday, January 19th
10:00am – 11:15am – Session 1
11:45am – 1:00pm – Session 2
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Lunch break
2:00pm – 3:15pm – Session 3
3:45pm – 5:00pm – Session 4
Sunday, January 20th
9:00am – 10:30am – Session 5
11:00am – 12:30pm – Session 6
Pricing Options
| At the Door | Online Advance Booking | |
| Entire Weekend | $100 | $80 |
| Friday only | $15 | $15 |
| Saturday only | $55 | $50 |
| Sunday only | $30 | $15 |
Member Discounts
An additional 50% discount is available for KMC Miami Standard and Plus members. Become a Standard Member today! Current members, please sign in before checkout to receive the discount.
About the Teacher
Kelsang Tashi is a Buddhist monk and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Miami. He has been practicing meditation in the Kadampa tradition for over 10 years. His gentle approach to meditation emphasizes the importance of keeping a happy and positive mind. He is appreciated for his clear, light-hearted and practical presentation of Buddhist teachings.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 24 hours prior to commencement of the event we will refund all except 25%. If you cancel on or after the day of the event, no refunds are given. Exceptions may be made in circumstances such as sickness or bereavement; you should apply by e-mail to ad@meditationinmiami.org within 2 weeks of the end of the event. Any non-refunded fees arising from cancellations are donated to the NKT-IKBU International Temples Project.
