The stages of the path to enlightenment, or lamrim in Tibetan, is the heart of Kadampa Buddhism and the very essence of Buddha’s teachings. It is easy to understand and very practical – ideally suited to modern life.
Lamrim is a special set of meditations that include all of Buddha Shakyamuni’s teachings arranged in such a way that they can be easily understood and put into practice to solve the problems of daily life. If we gain deep experience of lamrim there will be no basis for these problems; we will be able to solve them through the power of our inner peace.
Through joyfully and patiently doing these meditations we will gradually experience the fruits oflamrim practice, including a complete transformation of our mind through the power of wisdom and compassion. Eventually we will attain freedom from all suffering and the unchanging peace and happiness of enlightenment.
Each session will include a short teaching, prayers and guided meditation. Everyone, experienced and less experienced, is welcome to this retreat.
It is available via livestream for members.
Cost
Non-members
Thursday introduction: $16
Individual sessions on Fri, Sat, Sun: $10
Whole retreat $75
You can register online below or you can pay at the door
Refreshments will be provided, but for lunch you are welcome to bring your own, or there are good restaurants nearby.
Members
No charge: it is included in your membership. You can attend in person or online.
Schedule
Thurs 2nd
7:00pm-8:15pm Introduction
Fri 3rd
9:00am-10:15am Session 1
11:00am- 12:15pm Session 2
12:15pm- 2:00pm Lunch (you are welcome to bring your own, or there are good restaurants nearby)
2:00pm- 3:15pm Session 3
4:00pm- 5:15pm Session 4
Sat 4th
9:00am-10:15am Session 1
11:00am- 12:15pm Session 2
12:15pm- 2:00pm Lunch (you are welcome to bring your own, or there are good restaurants nearby)
2:00pm- 3:15pm Session 3
4:00pm- 5:15pm Session 4
Sun 5th
9:00am- 10:15am Session 1
11:00am- 12:15pm Session 2
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Sanden is a Canadian Buddhist monk, and a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. He has been a long time student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. He is well loved for his compassion, sense of humour and the clarity of his teachings.