Guided Meditation Retreats
at Kadampa Meditation Center LA
MANDALA OFFERINGS RETREAT
Preliminary Guide Unguided Retreat
June 29 - July 4
We all wish for spiritual realizations, but these depend upon creating certain inner conditions such as purifying negativity, accumulating merit, and receiving blessings. To do this we need to practice the four great preliminary guides. As a result, we will gain mahamudra realizations – the quick path to enlightenment. In this retreat we focus on the preliminary practices of accumulating merit. Making mandala offerings is the gateway to accumulating the collection of merit and attaining an enlightened pure land. This practice creates immeasurable positivity in our mind, or merit. This good fortune allows us to fulfill our wishes, accomplish our aims, and benefit others.
BECOME YOUR OWN PROTECTOR
The Practice of Buddhist Refuge & Mahayana Refuge Ceremony
August 30-September 1
"You are your own protector,
You are your own enemy,
You are your own witness
When good or evil is done."
Buddha's teachings, known as Dharma, which means 'protection', are actual methods to protect ourselves from the suffering, malevolence and uncertainties of life. Through training in Dharma we gradually attain all the spiritual realizations that directly protect us from suffering. By training in Dharma we will build a refuge within our own mind, and gradually we will become a refuge for others, including our family, friends and finally all living beings.
Each session will consist of teachings, prayers and meditation to help us deepen our ability to go for refuge to the Three Jewels in a qualified way.
Teacher Bio
Gen Kelsang Rigpa is the Western US National Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU and the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center LA. Through his clear presentation and heartfelt teachings, he is able to help students easily integrate Buddha’s timeless teachings into our modern world, in a way that makes everyday life joyful and meaningful.
Kadampa Meditation Center LA
4953 Franklin Ave.
Getting to the Center
Getting to the Center is simple. We're on the corner of Franklin Ave and Kenmore in the neighborhood of Los Feliz. Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods, usually within a block or two of the Center's front door.
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: