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January 8-28: The Lamrim of Sutra and Tantra
What better way to start the new year than with a Lamrim Retreat, the supreme method to make all of our daily activities meaningful. Gen Kelsang Lochani will guide this special 2-week retreat that will enable us to dive deeper with our experience of Lamrim and Vajrayana Mahamudra.
Enjoy the retreat experience in the beautiful and blessed environment of Madhyamaka KMC, and in the company of spiritual friends.
The sadhana Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land will be used in the retreat sessions.
Week 1 of the retreat will begin on January 8th in the evening with an introduction at 7pm, and then there will be 4 sessions each day. It will finish at lunchtime on Thursday 14th January.
Week 2 of the retreat will begin on January 15th in the evening with an introduction at 7pm, and then there will be 4 sessions each day. It will finish at lunchtime on Thursday 21st January.
We will complete one lamrim cycle in each week, so you can participate in either or both weeks of this retreat.
Week 3 of the retreat will begin on January 22nd in the evening with an introduction at 7pm, and then there will be 4 sessions each day. It will finish at lunchtime on Thursday 28th January.
Gen Kelsang Lochani
The retreat will be guided by Gen Kelsang Lochani
Gen Lochani is the Resident Teacher at KMC Barcelona. She has been a Kadampa since 1998, studying under the guidance of the Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and dedicating her life to benefiting others by spreading Buddha’s precious teachings. She is appreciated for her loving-kindness, practical spiritual vision, and clear, warm presentation of Buddhist teachings.
On this in-depth retreat, Gen Lochani will provide clear and practical advice for those learning meditation for the first time, as well as invaluable guidance and support for those with some experience.
Retreat Schedule
Friday 8 January
7-8.30pm ~ Introduction with Gen Kelsang Lochani
Saturday 9 – Wednesday 13 January
9.30-10.45am ~ Session 1
11.45am-1pm ~ Session 2
4.30-5.45pm ~ Session 3
7-8.15pm ~ Session 4
Thursday 14 January
9.00-10.15am ~ Session 1
11.15am-12.30pm ~ Session 2
Friday 15 January
7-8.30pm ~ Introduction with Gen Kelsang Lochani
Saturday 16 – Wednesday 20 January
9.30-10.45am ~ Session 1
11.45am-1pm ~ Session 2
4.30-5.45pm ~ Session 3
7-8.15pm ~ Session 4
Thursday 21 January
9.30-10.45am ~ Session 1
11.45am-1pm ~ Session 2
Friday 22 January
7-8.30pm ~ Teaching with Gen Kelsang Lochani
Saturday 23 – Wednesday 27 January
9.30-10.45am ~ Session 1
11.45am-1pm ~ Session 2
4.30-5.45pm ~ Session 3
7-8.15pm ~ Session 4
Thursday 28 January
9.30-10.45am ~ Session 1
11.45am-1pm ~ Session 2
Vajrayogini Close (Counting) RetreatÂ
- The Purpose: To develop our special connection with Vajrayogini that causes us to draw closer to the attainments of a Tantric Deity.
- Virtuous Action: To count 100,000 Vajrayogini mantras using Quick Path to Great Bliss prayers.
- Blessed Location: Madhyamaka KMC is a beautiful and blessed location for engaging in retreat. The retreat will take place in the Bow Room, where Venerable Geshe-la stayed when he visited Madhyamaka KMC.Â
- Spiritual Company: The retreat will be undertaken by students on the Teacher Training Programme at Madhyamaka KMC and other faithful Kadampa practitioners.
By reciting the three-OM mantra we come closer to Vajrayogini both in the sense of making a connection with a special friend and in the sense of actually becoming the Deity Vajrayogini. When we do a close retreat we emphasize mantra recitation and meditation to bring us closer to the Deity in both these senses, which is why it is called a close retreat.
Retreat Schedule
Saturday 2 JanuaryÂ
3-6pm ~ Close Preliminaries
7-9pm Session 1
Sunday 3 – Thursday 28 January
7-9am ~ Session 1
10.30am-12.30pm ~ Session 2
4-6pm ~ Session 3
7-9pm ~ Session 4
Friday 29 January
7-9am ~ Session 1
10.30am-12.30pm ~ Final session incl. tsog offering
