Buddhist Retreats

It is traditional in Kadampa Buddhist Centers to engage in regular meditation retreats. This allows us to digest the teachings we have heard and to gain some precious familiarity with them.

The more sessions we can attend, the more peaceful and concentrated our mind will become, and the more relaxed and happy we will feel. We can also hope to gain some special, lasting spiritual insights that are not so easy to reach in the busy-ness of our ordinary routine.

What to expect

On each day of retreat, there are four sessions a day, each involving a balance of preparatory prayers, meditation, and sometimes teaching. Check out our brochure for more details.

Retreats coming up at the Center are:

Lamrim Retreat - Friday, January 2 - Sunday, January 4

The purpose of this retreat is to help us to gain realizations of all the stages of the path leading to enlightenment. Everyone is welcome to attend this retreat, which will include chanted prayers, teachings and guided meditations based on The New Meditation Handbook.

Session times:
Friday: 7-9pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10-11:30am, 12:30-2pm, 3-4:30pm
Everyone is welcome. $5 per session / $25 entire retreat. Members free.

Vajrayogini Retreat - Friday, January 9 - Sunday, January 11

On this weekend we can enjoy teachings, guided meditation and recitation with the practice of Vajrayogini. This retreat is only for people who have received the Highest Yoga Tantric empowerment of Vajrayogini.

Session times:
Friday: 7-9pm
Saturday: 10am-12pm (Quick Path with Tsog), 1-3pm, 4-6pm
Sunday: 10am-12pm, 1-3pm, 4-6pm
Everyone is welcome. $5 per session / $25 entire retreat. Members free.

Buddha Amitayus Long Life Retreat - Saturday, January 31

The purpose of this retreat is to help us to gain realizations of all the stages of the path leading to enlightenment. Everyone is welcome to attend this retreat, which will include chanted prayers, teachings and guided meditations based on The New Meditation Handbook.

Session times:
9-10:30am, 11:30am-1pm, Lunch provided 1-2pm, 2:30-4pm
Everyone is welcome. $10 per session / $25 entire day (includes lunch). Members free.