'A New Beginning' w/e away Retreat
Friday 2nd-Sunday 4th March.
Bodhi Kaya Retreat Centre, Nr Stanford (2.5 hrs from Cape Town)
with Gen Kelsang Pagpa, Resident Teacher of
Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Centre
Tushita Centre’s away retreats offer an opportunity to escape from the busyness of our lives and gain mental and physical distance from our distractions.
On this retreat Gen Pagpa will teach wonderful methods for relating to our own and others pure potential and show us how, with joyful and skillful effort, we can overcome our laziness and swiftly progress along the spiritual path to lasting happiness. There will be teachings, guided meditations and plenty of opportunity for discussion.
This peaceful and comfortable venue provides all the right conditions for a successful weekend retreat. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this event, regardless of previous experience.
Gen Pagpa has been ordained as a Buddhist monk since 1996 and is well known for teaching in a light and practical way, showing us how to solve our problems and find true happiness.
Cost: R700 which includes comfy, shared accommodation and all vegi. meals from Friday evening to Sunday lunchtime.
There are only a few single rooms available which are R100 extra per night.
Bookings: to secure a booking we require a deposit of R200.
Please book well in time:
For more info: 021 685 3428 or email
Schedule
Friday
6.30-7.45pm Supper
8.00-9.00pm - Introduction
Saturday
7.30-8.30am - Teaching
8.45-9.30am - Breakfast
10.15-11.15am - Meditation
Tea/coffee break
12.00-1.00pm - Teaching
1.15-2.15pm - Lunch
4.00-5.30pm - Meditation & Discussion
6.00-7.30pm - Supper
Evening activity to be decided
Sunday
7.30-8.30am - Teaching
8.45-9.30am – Breakfast
10.00-10.45am - Meditation
Tea/coffee break
11.45-1.00pm - Teaching, Meditation & Discussion
1.00pm - Lunch & Departure