Becoming a Kadampa: Advice from Atisha’s Heart | with Gen Kelsang Tonglam

This Post-International Summer Festival retreat will provide the opportunity to engage in the meditations on Advice from Atisha’s Heart taught at the Summer Festival. For the first time all of Venerable Geshe-la’s oral transmissions on the verses will be brought together at this precious event, including his special advice on how to engage in retreat on this text

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 be available to book soon.

  • DATE

    10th – 16th August 2024

  • 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

Sunday 10th August

7 – 8:30pm Introduction

Monday 11th – Friday 15th August

9 – 10:15am Session 1

11:45 – 1pm Session 2

4.30 – 5:45pm Session 3

7 – 8:15pm Session 4

Saturday 16th August

9 – 10:15am Session 1

11:45 – 1pm Session 2

About the Teacher

Gen Kelsang Tonglam is the National Spiritual Director of Kadampa Buddhism for East Asia and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Hong Kong and Kadampa Meditation Centre Taiwan.

Gen Tonglam has trained under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 25 years. He is renowned for his ability to present Buddha’s most profound teachings in simple and most practical ways, injecting a renewed enthusiasm and driving force in our ordinary life.

£170.00 – £600.00

NON-RESIDENTIAL BOOKINGS