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Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat • Advanced Unguided Retreat • Fri 25 – Sun 27 Sep

Location
Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington
2 Ardross Avenue, Khandallah, Wellington
Other Locations
Online: for Course Card holders and above
Livestream on YouTube
Date
Fri - Sun 25 - 27 Sep
Time
7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Cost
Free
Location
Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington
2 Ardross Avenue, Khandallah, Wellington
Other Locations
Online: for Course Card holders and above
Livestream on YouTube
Date
Fri - Sun 25 - 27 Sep
Time
7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Cost
Free

Teacher

  • Gen Kelsang Lachpa
    Gen Kelsang Lachpa Resident Teacher
    Gen Kelsang Lachpa
    Gen Kelsang Lachpa
    Resident Teacher

    Kelsang Lachpa is a Buddhist monk and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington. He has been ordained for over fourteen years. He is an experienced and warm-hearted teacher, inspiring others to find lasting peace and happiness through the practice of meditation and Buddhism. Lachpa is known for his thoughtful insights into Buddha’s teachings and his joyful practical approach to teaching.

Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat • Advanced Unguided Retreat • Fri 25 – Sun 27 Sep

About the Unguided Retreat

In this retreat we focus on the preliminary practices of accumulating merit, or positive energy, by making mandala offerings and receiving powerful blessings by engaging in the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa.
Mandala offering is an offering of the entire universe visualized as a Pure Land, with all its inhabitants as pure beings. By making mandala offerings we create the cause to be reborn in such a pure world.
Through receiving Wisdom Buddha’s powerful blessings, we can easily and swiftly make progress in and complete our practice of the stages of the path of both Sutra and Tantra. Through this we can fulfil our own and others’ wishes.
In each session we recite Offering to the Spiritual Guide prayers with a pause to make mandala offerings.
Please note this is an unguided advanced retreat. If you haven’t attended this retreat before it is highly recommended to attend the Friday night introductory talk. However if you can’t, please contact the Centre on education@meditateinwellington.org to let us know which retreat sessions you are coming to, and aim to arrive approximately 30 minutes before the session begins so we can give you some essential instructions. 
Wishfulfilling Jewel chanted prayers with tsog will replace the third retreat session on Sunday.

Silence

There will be periods of silence observed at the Centre—from early morning till noon and then after 9pm.

Cost

This retreat is free of charge. There is no need to book.

Lunch & Refreshments

Teas and coffee provided, however please bring your own vegetarian lunch to enjoy at the Centre. Alternatively the local Khandallah shops, cafes and eateries are only 5 minutes walk away.

Venue & Parking

The Centre is located close to the Nairnville Recreation Centre. There is street parking available in the surrounding streets (including Calcutta St). Please do not park on Ardross Avenue as parking spaces are very limited and reserved for the residents on that street.

Hourly Schedule

Friday

7 - 8.15pm
Introductory Talk

Saturday

7.30am - 9am
Session One
10.30am - 12pm
Session Two
4pm - 5.30pm
Session Three
7.30pm - 9pm
Session Four

Sunday

7.30am - 9am
Session One
10.30am - 12pm
Session Two
4pm - 5.15pm
Wishfulfilling Jewel with tsog
7.30pm - 9pm
Session Three

BOOKING

There is no need to book for this lecture, simply walk-in on the night. We accept payment via cash, bank transfer and credit/debit card via EFTPOS (including payWave) or online (via Stripe).

Teacher

  • Gen Kelsang Lachpa
    Gen Kelsang Lachpa Resident Teacher
    Gen Kelsang Lachpa
    Gen Kelsang Lachpa
    Resident Teacher

    Kelsang Lachpa is a Buddhist monk and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington. He has been ordained for over fourteen years. He is an experienced and warm-hearted teacher, inspiring others to find lasting peace and happiness through the practice of meditation and Buddhism. Lachpa is known for his thoughtful insights into Buddha’s teachings and his joyful practical approach to teaching.

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Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat • Advanced Unguided Retreat • Fri 25 – Sun 27 Sep

About the Unguided Retreat

In this retreat we focus on the preliminary practices of accumulating merit, or positive energy, by making mandala offerings and receiving powerful blessings by engaging in the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa.
Mandala offering is an offering of the entire universe visualized as a Pure Land, with all its inhabitants as pure beings. By making mandala offerings we create the cause to be reborn in such a pure world.
Through receiving Wisdom Buddha’s powerful blessings, we can easily and swiftly make progress in and complete our practice of the stages of the path of both Sutra and Tantra. Through this we can fulfil our own and others’ wishes.
In each session we recite Offering to the Spiritual Guide prayers with a pause to make mandala offerings.
Please note this is an unguided advanced retreat. If you haven’t attended this retreat before it is highly recommended to attend the Friday night introductory talk. However if you can’t, please contact the Centre on education@meditateinwellington.org to let us know which retreat sessions you are coming to, and aim to arrive approximately 30 minutes before the session begins so we can give you some essential instructions. 
Wishfulfilling Jewel chanted prayers with tsog will replace the third retreat session on Sunday.

Silence

There will be periods of silence observed at the Centre—from early morning till noon and then after 9pm.

Cost

This retreat is free of charge. There is no need to book.

Lunch & Refreshments

Teas and coffee provided, however please bring your own vegetarian lunch to enjoy at the Centre. Alternatively the local Khandallah shops, cafes and eateries are only 5 minutes walk away.

Venue & Parking

The Centre is located close to the Nairnville Recreation Centre. There is street parking available in the surrounding streets (including Calcutta St). Please do not park on Ardross Avenue as parking spaces are very limited and reserved for the residents on that street.

Hourly Schedule

Friday

7 - 8.15pm
Introductory Talk

Saturday

7.30am - 9am
Session One
10.30am - 12pm
Session Two
4pm - 5.30pm
Session Three
7.30pm - 9pm
Session Four

Sunday

7.30am - 9am
Session One
10.30am - 12pm
Session Two
4pm - 5.15pm
Wishfulfilling Jewel with tsog
7.30pm - 9pm
Session Three

BOOKING

There is no need to book for this lecture, simply walk-in on the night. We accept payment via cash, bank transfer and credit/debit card via EFTPOS (including payWave) or online (via Stripe).

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Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington has been relocated to Khandallah, in a tranquil and lush location yet close to public transport and parking. Our new address is 2 Ardross Avenue.

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