Meditation in the Heart

Retreat starts with Intro Talk, Wed. Sept 2 | 7-8:30pm

Leading into Labor Day Weekend, join us for this contemplative meditation retreat, which gives us the opportunity to reflect on our life’s direction from the point of view of Buddhist wisdom, in order to bring about deep spiritual transformation. Kadam Trina will guide this 5-day retreat on the meditations of the path to enlightenment called Lamrim.

These transformative meditations are a special presentation of Buddha’s teachings known as Lamrim, that are easily integrated into modern daily life. By engaging in these meditations systematically we build a strong foundation of inner peace within our busy and often stressful lives. Kadam Trina will offer guidance on how to use Lamrim for an effective daily meditation practice, using the book Mirror of Dharma.

All sessions are guided and are suitable for all levels of experience. Attend either a portion or the entirety of the retreat - you can register for single sessions, single days, or the whole retreat.

Everybody is welcome!

Schedule

Wednesday, September 2   
Intro Talk: 7:00 - 8:30pm 

Thursday, September 3   
Session 1: 9:00 - 10:15am - Precious Human Life   
Session 2: 11:00am - 12:15pm - Meditation on Death      
Session 3: 5:00 - 6:15pm - Meditation on Rebirth  
Session 4: 7:00 - 8:30pm - Meditation on Refuge 
Friday, September 4     
Session 5: 9:00 - 10:15am - Meditation on Karma   
Session 6: 11:00am - 12:15pm - Meditation on Renunciation     
Session 7: 5:00 - 6:15pm - Meditation on True Origins   
Session 8: 7:00 - 8:30pm - Meditation on True Paths   
Saturday, September 5   
Session 9: 9:00-10:15am - Meditation on True Cessations     
Session 10: 11:00am-12:15pm - Meditation on Cherishing all Living Beings      
Lunch 
Session 11: 2:00-3:15pm - Meditation on Universal Compassion      
Session 12: 4:00-5:30pm - Meditation on the Supreme Good Heart, Bodhichitta  
Sunday, September 6     
Session 13: 9:00-10:15am - Meditation on the Six Perfections, part 1    
Session 14: 11:00am-12:15pm - Meditation on the Six Perfections, part 2 
Lunch 
Session 15: 2:00-3:15pm - Training in Meditation on Emptiness, part 1   
Session 16: 4:00-5:30pm - Training in Meditation on Emptiness, part 2   
Monday, September 7     
Session 15: 9-10:15am - Meditation on Relying on our Spiritual Guide    
Session 16: 11am-12:15pm - Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog   
                  
7-8:30pm Monday Night Class   

Cost: $190/entire retreat, $12/session    
Supporter Levels: Level 3 and Benefactor - Free
Meals: Cost TBD  
This is an in-person retreat  
Retreat is free for those enrolled in KMC WA Teacher Training Program