Guru Yoga & Mandala Retreat
at Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa
For those who wish for a deep inner transformation, this annual retreat offers an opportunity to familiarize ourselves with two in-depth Buddhist practices: Guru Yoga and Mandala Offerings. Both practices are powerful ways to fill our mind with merit, or good fortune, and to receive profound, transformative blessings. They are indispensable for those who are serious about attaining authentic spiritual realizations, in particular the state of full enlightenment.
The practice of Guru Yoga is a special way of relying upon our Spiritual Guide with faith and correct imagination, in order to receive his or her blessings. The practice of Mandala Offerings is an offering of the entire universe visualized as a Pure Land, with all its inhabitants as pure beings. Although this is an in-depth Buddhist practice, it is suitable for everyone.
This retreat is partially guided by our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Thekchen.
Retreat Schedule
Sunday June 23
Session 1: 8-9.30am
Session 2: 10.30-12pm
Session 3: 3-4.30pm
Session 4: 7-8.30pm
Monday June 24
Session 1: 8-9.30am
Session 2: 10.30-12pm
Session 3: 3-4.30pm
Session 4: 7-8.30pm
Tuesday June 25
Session 1: 8-9.30am
Session 2: 10.30-12pm
Session 3: 3-4.30pm
Wednesday June 26
Session 1: 8-9.30am
Session 2: 10.30-12pm
Session 3: 3-4.30pm
This retreat will be led by Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Thekchen, who is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. He has been a Kadampa Buddhist monk and Teacher under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 25 years. He is well known for his ability to present Buddha's teachings in a simple, profound, practical and often humorous way, making them easy to put into practice in everyday life.
Registration will soon be available, or just drop in (cash or card).
In the beginning of our practice the most essential thing is to tame our mind, for only this will enable us to benefit all sentient beings.