Away Retreats
Escape the Busy City
To go from experiencing the endless problems of an uncontrolled mind to experiencing the everlasting happiness of permanent inner peace, we need to practice Buddha's teachings, or Dharma.
In particular, realizing emptiness is the only experience that alone solves all our problems because it completely destroys self-grasping ignorance, which is the root cause of all our suffering.
In this guided retreat we will learn and practice profound meditations on the correct view emptiness. We will also practice how to unify this liberating wisdom with our daily life, making all of our activities meaningful. Although the subject matter is profound, the retreat is suitable for everyone regardless of previous experience.
RETREAT SCHEDULE
Thursday, April 10
Intro | 7:30 - 9pm
Friday, April 11
Session 1 | 9 - 10:15am
Session 2 | 11am - 12:15pm
Session 3 | 4:30 - 5:15pm
Wishfulfilling Jewel w/Tsog | 7:30-8:45pm
Saturday, April 12
Session 1 | 9 - 10:15am
Session 2 | 11am - 12:15pm
Session 3 | 4:30 - 5:15pm
Session 4 | 7:30 - 9pm
Sunday, April 13
Session 1 | 9 - 10:30am
Sunday GP Class with Gen-la Jampa | 11 am-12:15 pm
Retreat & Accommodation Pricing
*Check-in: Thurs 4/10 from 3-5pm - *Check out: Sun 4/13 at 11am
*See more about IKRC and accommodations at the IKRC website.
| Staying off-site? Attend Retreat only - Includes full retreat for 1 person - no lodging; no meals | $150 per person |
| Private Single Room - Price per room, includes full retreat, lodging and 8 meals for 1 person | $600 per room |
| *Note: the Double Rooms below are booked with a roommate of your choosing | |
| Private Double Room - Price per room, includes full retreat, lodging and 8 meals for 2 persons | $810 per room |
| Female Quad Room - 4 individual twin beds - booked by the bed, will be shared with up to 3 other people, includes full retreat, lodging and 8 meals for 1 person |
$390 Per Person |
| Male Quad Room - 4 individual twin beds - booked by the bed, will be shared with up to 3 other people, includes full retreat, lodging and 8 meals for 1 person |
$390 Per Person |
| Female Dorm Room (bunkbed with sheets & pillow; bring your own towels & blanket or sleeping bag, or add on a "Linen Pack" below) - Room with ensuite bath, shared with up to 6 people - Price per person includes full retreat and 8 meals for 1 person | $325 Per Person |
| Male Dorm Room (bunkbed with sheets & pillow; bring your own towels & blanket or sleeping bag, or add on a "Linen Pack" below) - Room with ensuite bath, shared with up to 6 people - Price per person includes full retreat and 8 meals for 1 person | $325 per person |
| Linen Pack - add-on package for Dorm Room guests - includes towel and comforter | $5 per pack |
| 8-Meal Pack - add-on for those staying off-site - Includes Thur dinner - Fri & Sat breakfast/lunch/dinner - Sun breakfast | $56 per person |
| 5-Meal Pack - add-on for those staying off-site - Includes Thur dinner - Fri & Sat lunch/dinner | $35 per person |
This retreat will be held at the International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon, which holds the fifth Kadampa Temple dedicated to World Peace (currently only six in the world). The Temple is situated within the beautiful region of Northern Arizona at 7,000 feet above sea level, with stunning views, adjacent to the historical Route 66, and the town of Williams.
About Our Community
Everyone is welcome
Community is important to us. The way of being at the Center exemplifies how Kadampa Buddhist practices and modern life go hand in hand. We integrate the teachings we receive into the activities and dialogue that make up our Center life. It feels simple, harmonious and easy to enjoy your inner and outer environment.
Our Founder and Spiritual Teacher Geshe Kelsang Gyatso often says, "everyone welcome!" Yes, everyone is welcome to join the Center, its classes, events and practices regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender and so on. We know that everyone benefits from Buddha's teachings and we're delighted to have our doors open to help make that happen.
Did you know that all our classes and events are run by a volunteer team of 60+?! Check out the video below: