Dive deeper into the blessed practice of Heruka Body Mandala. Based on Venerable Geshe-la’s wonderful commentaries Essence of Vajrayana and Modern Buddhism, Gen Ananda will be leading a week of retreat focusing on the Heruka Body Mandala practice The New Essence of Vajrayana.
We will be guided through the key aspects of this precious practice, enabling us either to gain some familiarity of them for the first time, or to deepen our experience of these profound meditations. Gen Ananda’s accompanying commentary will emphasize how we can engage in these powerful and profound practices with lightness, flexibility and deep enjoyment, and how we can continue to train in the experiences of bliss and emptiness during the meditation break.
“Through relying upon Heruka with faith we shall attain the realization of the union of great bliss and emptiness, which is the actual quick path to enlightenment.”
~ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Learn how to relax and enjoy this special practice in the beautiful and blessed surroundings of Madhyamaka KMC – the perfect environment in which to take these teachings to heart in the company of Kadampa family and friends.
* A shuttle bus from Manjushri KMC to Madhyamaka KMC will be available to book in the spring.
Schedule
Sunday 9th August
7.30 – 9pm Introduction
Monday 10th – Friday 14th August
9 – 10:30am Session 1
11:45 – 1pm Session 2
4.30 – 5:45pm Session 3
7 – 8:15pm Session 4
Saturday 15th August
9 – 10:30am Session 1
11:45 – 1pm Session 2
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Ananda is a senior student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, and is the National Spiritual Director for Germany, the Czech Republic, Romania, and Slovenia. He has extensive international teaching experience and is greatly appreciated for his simple, clear, and practical explanations of the Dharma.
