Purify Your Karma
Vajrasattva Preliminary Guide Retreat
with Gen Samten Kelsang
April 4 – 9 | Registration Open
“Buddha taught many different methods to purify non-virtuous actions, downfalls and broken commitments, but the supreme method is the practice of meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva. This practice is the scientific method to purify our mind and to transform it from an impure mind into a pure mind using Tantric technology.”
— Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
In this preliminary practice retreat, we will spend time meditating on the “four opponent powers”, a special technique to uproot negativity in our mind and discover our enlightened potential. This retreat provides an opportunity to learn and gain deep experience of this important spiritual practice. Through Vajrasattva practice we can transform our life and world simply through transforming our mind.
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.
Full Retreat: $85
Membership Discount: Basic: no discount | Standard: 50% | Plus: 100%
Meals: $10/each lunch or dinner
Schedule:
Friday | Check-In: 2 – 7:30pm | Dinner: 6 – 6:45pm | Introduction: 7:30 – 9pm
Saturday | Unguided Meditation: 9 – 10am | Guided Session: 11:30am – 1pm | Lunch: 1 – 1:45pm | Guided Session: 4:30 – 6pm | Dinner: 6 – 6:45pm | Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog: 7:30 – 8:45pm
Sunday | Unguided Meditation: 9 – 10am | Prayers for World Peace with Gen Samten: 11am – 12:30pm | Lunch: 1 – 1:45pm | Unguided Session: 4:30 – 5:45pm | Dinner: 6 – 6:45pm | Guided Session: 7:30 – 9pm
Monday-Tuesday | Unguided Meditation: 9 – 10am | Guided Session: 11:30am – 1pm | Lunch: 1 – 1:45pm | Unguided Session: 4:30 – 5:45pm | Dinner: 6 – 6:45pm | Guided Session: 7:30 – 9pm
Wednesday | Unguided Meditation: 9 – 10am | Guided Session: 11am – 12:30pm | Lunch: 12:30– 1:15pm | Unguided Session: 4:30 – 5:45pm | Dinner: 6 – 6:45pm | GP Class with Gen Samten: 7 – 8:30pm