Finding the Source of True Happiness | with Gen Kelsang Rabten ~ booking opening soon.

Enjoy this Post-International Spring Festival retreat and dive deeper into the meditations taught at the festival on developing authentic love and compassion ~ the actual method for discovering lasting happiness.

The beautiful and blessed surroundings of Madhyamaka KMC offer the perfect environment to take these teachings to heart and develop a personal experience of this practice in the company of Kadampa family and friends.

* A shuttle bus from Manjushri KMC to Madhyamaka KMC will available to book closer to the event.

  • DATE

    Thursday 28th May – Wednesday 3rd June 2026

  • COURSE LEVEL

    Suitable for everyone.

  • VENUE & PARKING

    Madhyamaka KMC

    Pocklington, York

    YO42 1UF

    Free parking available on site.

  • COURSE FEE & BOOKING

    Booking in advance essential.

    PLEASE NOTE: Presently, we cater for either vegetarian or vegan dietary choices. Those with other dietary requirements are advised to contact us in advance to discuss arrangements. Thank you.

    The price for residential guests includes all meals.

    Cancellation Conditions for residential bookings:

    If a booking is cancelled less than 4 days before arrival then a charge equal to the full booking amount will be made. If the booking is cancelled 4 or more days before arrival then a charge equal to 25% of the stay will be made. In the event of a no show or booking reduction (after arrival date) the full cost of the booking is charged.

Schedule

Thursday 28 May

7.30 – 9pm Introduction

Friday 29 May – Tuesday 3 June

9 – 10:15am Session 1

11:45 – 1pm Session 2

4.30 – 5:45pm Session 3

7 – 8:15pm Session 4

Wednesday 4 June 

9 – 10:15am Session 1

11:45 – 1pm Session 2

About the Teacher

Gen Kelsang Rabten is the Resident Teacher of KMC Australia and KMC Melbourne (CBD). Ordained in 1994, he has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 30 years. He has taught in many centres around the world including Australia, New Zealand, and South-East Asia.

Gen Rabten exemplifies the essence of the modern Kadampa way of life, brings a warm heart and joyful attitude to sharing Buddha’s teachings and the practice of meditation.