Going for refuge is the first of the four great preliminary guides which lead us to the state of full enlightenment. Through training in sincerely going for refuge we enter the gateway to Buddhism; and training in the compassionate mind of bodhichitta we enter the gateway to the Mahayana – the main path to the state of enlightenment.

If we do not have a practice of refuge in the Three Jewels – Buddha, Dharma and Sangha – we will not enter Buddhism and this means we have no opportunity to attain permanent liberation from suffering or the supreme happiness of enlightenment. Then we will have lost the meaning of human life.

Kadam Trina will give an introductory talk to this retreat on Tuesday, March 10, 7-9pm. Although this is a Teacher Training Program retreat everyone is welcome. However, the sessions are self-guided, using the practice Essence of Good Fortune.

Intro Talk, Tuesday, Mar 10

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Sessions, Mar 11 - Mar 15

Teacher: with Kadam Trina Gunther
Cost:  Intro $12,   $45/entire retreat,   $3/session/entire retreat
Supporter Levels: Level 3,  Family,  and Benefactor - FREE

Retreat is FREE for those enrolled in KMC WA Teacher Training Program

This is an In-person retreat

Schedule

Kadam Trina

Resident Teacher

Kadampa Meditation Center Washington

Kadam Trina Gunther is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Washington. She has been a dedicated practitioner of modern Kadampa Buddhism since 2004.

Kadam Trina is an inspiring example of a lay practitioner of Kadampa Buddhism, and brings with her a wealth of experience of integrating Buddha's teachings with busy daily life. She offers a practical perspective to spiritual practice to help anyone apply Buddha's profound insights and meditations to their busy working and family lives with clarity and joy.