The Foundations of the Path | Lamrim Meditation Retreat with Gen Tenzin

Save $20 | Register Week 1 & 2$60
MEMBERS: Free for Level 3 & 4 / 50% Off Level 1 & 2

Kadam Lamrim Retreat - A New Way of Thinking
January 8 & 9

Explore the foundational, key views of Buddhism and understand the context for our entire spiritual practices, and learn methods for daily mind training.

Learn more about Gen Tenzin.

Session Times

Saturday Jan 8: 9-10:15am 11-12pm 1-2pm 2:30-3:30pm

Sunday Jan 9: 1-2pm 2:30-3:30pm 4-5pm

Meditation is a tool not only for de-stressing, overcoming anxiety, and improving our mental and physical health; it is also the means by which we can radically change who we are, and our entire experience of our world, through transforming our mind. In particular, through practicing Buddha's teachings, we can gradually change our views, intentions, and actions so that we experience life in a fresh, positive and uniquely creative way. In this retreat you will:

Take an experiential tour of the entire path to enlightenment
Gain confidence in your potential
Be empowered to meditate more skillfully & effectively
Enjoy practicing Buddha's teachings to launch the new year

In this retreat we will explore the extraordinarily practical, systematic presentation of Lamrim meditation, the stages of the path to enlightenment, as presented in Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's book The New Meditation Handbook. Everyone is welcome. (Prayers for Meditation)

Venue

Kadampa Meditation Center LA
4953 Franklin Ave Los Angeles, CA
Free street parking is available

COVID Protocol

Mask are requried to attend class
Moderate spacing between seats
Air purifiers + Fresh airflow
Masks Optional Outside

Community

During retreat, those participating help to create a safe and focused space where everyone can dive more deeply into their meditative practice. We are a service oriented community, so please do inquire about helping during the retreat. Learn more

Livestream Info

These retreat sessions are available livestream
Register to receive the class link
48 hour video replay is available for the retreat sessions five minutes after each respective session

About the TeacherGen Kelsang Tenzin

Teacher Bio

Gen Kelsang Tenzin is an American Buddhist monk and the new resident teacher at Mahakaruna and Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centers. He has taught Kadampa Buddhism extensively throughout the United States for over 20 years. Gen Tenzin has a great depth of understanding of Buddha’s teachings and shares them with warmth and humor, making them clear, practical, and accessible for everyone.

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: