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Stillness Within • A One-Day Silent Retreat

Location
Date
- Sat 13 May
Time
- 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Cost
- $40–55 (see below)

Teacher
- Gen Kelsang ShechogResident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Shechog is a Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Wellington. Gen Shechog has been practising and teaching Kadampa Buddhism for over 16 years. Her teachings are exceptionally clear and she presents profound ideas in a way that is easily accessible and applicable to modern life. Gen Shechog is much loved for her gentle manner, kind heart and for showing an inspiring example for everyone on the spiritual path.
Gen Shechog teaches at the Centre in Island Bay and various classes around the Wellington area as well as our Foundation Programmes.
Stillness Within • A One-Day Silent Retreat
About the Retreat
A silent retreat is an unequaled opportunity to become aware of the peaceful nature of your mind. By cultivating mental stillness in meditation we will see how it is possible to maintain a sense of peace and contentment throughout our day.
Cost
Standard: $55
Unwaged and student: $40 (use coupon meditate during checkout)
Centre Members: Free
Cost includes refreshments, but lunch is not provided. Feel free to bring along a vegetarian lunch to enjoy at the Centre or take a short stroll to the nearby shops and cafés.
Booking is required to secure your place. Please see below to book.
Hourly Schedule
- 9.30am - 9.45am
- Reception
- 9.45am - 10.45am
- Session 1
- 10.45am - 11.15am
- Morning Tea
- 11.15am - 12.15pm
- Session 2
- 12.15pm - 1.30pm
- Lunch Break
- 1.30pm - 2.30pm
- Session 3
- 2.30pm - 3pm
- Afternoon Tea
- 3pm - 4pm
- Session 4
BOOKING
To Book Please use the booking form below; select your ticket type, complete the booking form and pay with Credit or Debit card via Stripe secure processing.
Payment is required to reserve your place.
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