Post-Spring Festival Retreat 2024

Thursday 30th May - Wednesday 5th June

Gen Kelsang Rigpa will guide this retreat based on teachings from Gen la Jampa following Dorje Shugden empowerment and commentary

Post-spring festival retreat

Removing our Obstacles with Wisdom

Following on from Spring Festival, Gen Kelsang Rigpa will highlight the importance and function of a Dharma Protector as well as review and guide meditations on the teachings we will have received at Spring Festival 2024. These sessions will help us draw close to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden, whilst developing our wisdom and compassion

Gen Kelsang RIgpa

The Teacher

Gen Kelsang Rigpa is the Western US National Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU and the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Los Angeles, California, USA.

Through his clear presentation and heartfelt teachings, he is able to help students easily integrate Buddha’s timeless teachings into our modern world in a way that makes everyday life joyful and meaningful.

Timetable

Thursday 30th May
7:30pm Introduction

Friday 31st May - 2nd June
Session 1 9:00-10:30 Wishfulfilling Jewel prayers
Session 2 11:30-1:00 Wishfulfilling Jewel prayers
Session 3 16:00-20:00 - Melodious Drum Puja 

Monday 3rd June
Session 1 9:00-10:30 Wishfulfilling Jewel prayers
Session 2 11:30-1:00 Wishfulfilling Jewel prayers
Session 3 16:00-17:30 Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog prayers
7:30pm Introduction to Offering Our Faith-Celebrating Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyato Rinpoche

Tuesday 4th June
HDJL session 1 7:30
HDJL session 2 11:30
HDJL session 3 16:00
OSG 19:30 

Wednesday 5th June
Session 1 7:00-8:30 Wishfulfilling Jewel prayers
Session 2 10:30-12:00 Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog prayers