Changing our Direction (Fall Retreat)

Changing our Direction ～ & Healing Our Mind

Fall Retreat with Kadampa Buddhist Monk & Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor

This retreat will be based on the teachings received at the NKT-IKBU Fall Festival 2023 on the Eleven Reversals, in conjunction with the practice of Medicine Buddha.

We will have the opportunity to take the meaning of those teachings deep into our hearts. Through this, we can heal our mind from the inner poison of the delusions, such as anger, uncontrolled desire or ignorance, which are the root of all our suffering. We can overcome our usual tendencies of self-centredness, or our negative, unhelpful habits of thoughts, that are conducive to suffering and problems in our lives.

Eventually, we will be able to completely reverse our normal attitudes and replace them with a profound experience of love, compassion and wisdom, which are states of mind conducive to happiness for both ourselves and others.

No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!

*Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.*

Friday, Oct 13, 2023
- Introduction: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct 14, 2023
- Retreat Session: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
- Retreat Session: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- Retreat Session: 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
- Retreat Session: 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.

Sunday, Oct 15, 2023
- Retreat Session: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
- Morning Meditation Class (Supplemental Retreat Class): 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers with Tsog: 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.

This special course will be taught by our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor.

Gen Kelsang Chodor has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years. He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada.

He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

Full Retreat
Regular: $90
Class Pass Holders: $37.50

Friday
Regular: $20
Class Pass Holders: $10

Saturday
Regular: $45
Class Pass Holders: $22.50

Sunday
Regular: $25
Class Pass Holders: $5

(click here for more information about the monthly class pass