Weekend Meditation Retreat • How to Transform Your Life
Teacher
Gen Kelsang ShechogResident TeacherGen 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.
Weekend Meditation Retreat • How to Transform Your Life
About the Retreat
If we wish to lead the happy life we long for, we need to learn how to transform our mind. In this retreat, be guided through the essential meditations of Buddhism that will give rise to a complete transformation of your mind, freeing you from negative emotions and making joy and happiness your everyday reality.
The retreat begins with a light evening meal at 6.30pm on the Friday night and finishes with lunch on Monday. This retreat is catered with delicious vegetarian and vegan food, and there is a range of accommodation options.
Cost
All booking options include retreat sessions as well as lunch and dinner. Breakfast is also included when booking accommodation. For those staying off-site, breakfast is not included but can be booked if required.
All bookings must be accompanied by at least a 25% deposit. Full payment due by January 6th.
Book before December 23 to receive a 10% early bird discount for camping, dorm and shared room options.
Centre Members receive a 10% discount on all options, and an additional 5% early-bird discount for camping, dorm and shared room.
Centre Members receive a 10% discount on all booking options.
| Accommodation Type | Early Bird Price |
|---|---|
| Single room (hut) linen included | $585 |
| Twin room (cabin) linen included; booking required for two people | $1100 ($550 pp) |
| Shared room linen included (4 single beds; female only) | |
| Comfortable dormitory linen included (8-10 beds) | |
| Camping (please bring your own tent and bedding) | |
| No accommodation (staying off-site) (breakfast not included) | $335 |
| Accommodation Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Single room (hut) linen included | $585 |
| Twin room (cabin) linen included; booking required for two people | $1100 ($550 pp) |
| Shared room (single beds) linen included; 4 single beds; female only | $475 |
| Shared room (bunk beds) linen included; 1 person per bunk, max. 4 people | $450 |
| Camping (please bring your own tent and bedding) | $405 |
| No accommodation (staying off-site) (breakfast not included) | $335 |
Photos of the Accommodation
Questions
If you have any questions regarding food, accommodation or transport please contact Eve at info@meditateinwellington.org.
Dormitory
Twin cabin
Shared room
Single hut
Camping
BOOKING
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