During this retreat, Kelsang Lekso will explain and guide us in the meditation known as developing cherishing love. In ordinary life, we often confuse love with desirous attachment, and as a result we often experience pain and disappointment within our so-called ‘loving’ relationships. But authentic love can never cause pain. It only ever produces happiness. Why? Because true love actually arises from a profound understanding of our interdependence and interconnection with everyone. This understanding liberates us from our painful self-centered grasping attachments, and opens us to an expansive and ever more inclusive empathy and love that brings joy, harmony and purpose into our lives.
“All phenomenon are the nature of the mind,
and the mind is the nature of emptiness.” -Buddha
Buddha’s wisdom teachings allow us to quickly transform our difficult emotions into an energetic, spacious, and peaceful state of mind that can continually nourish ourselves and others.
In this retreat, we will steep ourselves in the Prajnaparamita (perfection of wisdom) teachings expounded by Buddha in the Heart Sutra, and preserved through an unbroken, living lineage to our modern day. Through practicing these precious instructions, we can become alchemists, transforming our lead-like emotional difficulties into the gold of Buddha’s blissful mind. The Prajnaparamita teachings in particular are very skillful methods to overcome our most deeply entrenched negative minds and habits.
Inner Fire, Tummo Meditation Day Retreat
**This retreat is open to those who have received the empowerments of Highest Yoga Tantra or have a strong wish to do so at the next available opportunity.
Sat, April 19, 9am - 5pm
This one-day retreat is based on the teachings on Inner Fire or Tummo in the Tantric meditation manual ‘New Guide to Dakini Land”. In this book, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso reveals the profound practices of the ancient Yogis and makes their blissful experience accessible to the modern world.
Within all of us lies a source of infinite bliss, clarity of wisdom and compassion for others. To discover this inner wealth for ourselves, we need authentic teachings, guidance and meditation. Step by step you will learn how we can generate a deeply peaceful and concentrated mind by harnessing the subtle energy system within our body. With this blissful awareness we can uncover our true nature, destroy ignorance and suffering at its root and swiftly become a source of inspiration and benefit for others.
ON-GOING • DROP-IN ANYTIME
These classes are designed to help those looking for Buddhist wisdom to help with stress relief and relaxation, as well as those interested in exploring the nature of the mind, and pursuing the Buddhist path. It is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
A typical class consists of a guided relaxation meditation, a teaching based on the meditation topic, and a final contemplative meditation. Although classes are given in a series, they can be taken individually, as each class topic is self-contained. There is no physical exercise, yoga, or stretching involved.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of belief; you do not need to be Buddhist to attend. No pre-registration necessary.
Kelsang Lekso
Resident Teacher
Kelsang Lekso has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for many years and teaches the Foundation Program. Her kindness and good humor is admired as she enjoys sharing her love of Dharma with everyone she meets. She has incredible faith and understanding of Kadam Dharma.
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