Spiritual Vitality and Long Life
The Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Amitayus, Teachings, and Retreat with Gen Samten Kelsang
December 26 – 30 | Registration Opens September 15 at 2pm
Elevate your mind and inspire your spiritual life. At times, we feel low, lost, or drained, and our best intentions and meditations can falter. To renew our vitality, we can turn to the practice of Buddha Amitayus.
Gen Samten will open the course by granting Amitayus empowerment, offering extraordinary wisdom blessings to deepen our connection to enlightened beings who guide us on the spiritual path.
Over the course, Gen Samten will teach how to engage in Amitayus practice to restore inspiration and positivity for achieving our spiritual goals. Meditation on the yogas of Buddha Amitayus and mantra recitation are powerful tools to increase lifespan, merit, and wisdom. By opening our hearts to his blessings, we gain energy and protection for our most precious possession—our life. A long life without wisdom holds little value, so all three—lifespan, merit, and wisdom—must grow together.
The course concludes with a retreat to internalize these teachings. We will allow all the wisdom we have gained to coalesce together into a meditative experience. It’s a perfect way to end the year—everyone is welcome!
Teacher: Gen Samten Kelsang
One of Venerable Geshe-la’s senior disciples, Gen Samten Kelsang oversees the spiritual program at KMC New York, and teaches throughout the US and around the world. Having engaged in a three-year meditation retreat, he is renowned for the clarity of his teachings, ability to help students improve their practice, and skill in leading practitioners to profound meditative insights.
Course Information:
There are three parts to registration: course fee, accommodations and meals. Certain types of accommodation may require booking for the full event. Dorm and BYO camping accommodations are usually available by the night. Please confirm availability at booking. Our meals are vegetarian, with vegan and wheat-free options, and are cooked onsite by our resident chef. You can book the entire event or just part of the event.
More information coming soon.