Description
In this retreat we will engage in a series of meditations that help us to gain practical experience of the Buddhist spiritual path. The retreat will be based on the text The Eleven Reversals, composed by Je Tsongkhapa and compiled by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This text reveals eleven essential realizations that are needed to make progress along the spiritual path to the inner peace of enlightenment. Each session consists of a short practical teaching and guided meditation.
Schedule
Wednesday, January 3
7:00pm – 8:30pm – Introduction: The Eleven Reversals
Thursday, January 4
9:30am – 10:30am – Session 1
11:30am – 12:30pm – Session 2
2:15pm – 3:30pm – Session 3
Friday, January 5
9:30am – 10:30am – Session 4
11:30am – 12:30pm – Session 5
2:15pm – 3:30pm – Session 6
Saturday, January 6
9:30am – 10:30am – Session 7
11:30am – 12:30pm – Session 8
2:15pm – 3:30pm – Session 9
Sunday, January 7
2:00pm – 3:15pm Session 10
3:45pm – 5:00pm – Session 11
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Tashi is a Buddhist monk and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Miami. He has been practicing and teaching meditation in the Kadampa tradition for over 15 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 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.
