From Chaos to Calm
Morning Retreat on Buddhist Refuge

Sat, Jan 4:  10 am – 1 pm
The teaching (10 am – 11:30 am) will be available via zoom for members only.
Refuge vows (optional) will be offered at 12 noon for attendees (vows not available via zoom).

Where do we turn when our life feels out of control? Do we have the support we need for our spiritual practice? Is inner peace really possible?

This is an opportunity for those who are interested to deepen their practice of going for refuge to the Three Jewels, Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, in order to gain protection from suffering and make progress along the spiritual path to enlightenment. By learning to keep the refuge commitments, we will easily gain protection from fear and harm, and in particular from strong delusions that hold us back. In the first session, Gen Jindak will explain the meaning of Buddhist Refuge.

In the second session those who wish can formally take refuge vows in a special ceremony. By taking these vows we commit ourselves to finding happiness from within by relying upon Buddha, Dharma and Sangha throughout our life. Through this we enter into Buddhism and become a Buddhist. This is a very special opportunity to take the vows for the first time or to retake your vows.

During then the next weekend, January 11 – 12, we can put refuge into practice during our guided meditation retreat.

$45 ($40 by Jan 2)
Standard members: $40 ($35 by Jan 2)
Plus members: Included (need to sign up by Jan 2)
includes lunch

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 Original price was: $45.00.Current price is: $40.00.
 Original price was: $165.00.Current price is: $150.00.
Gen Kelsang Jindak

Gen Jindak has been a disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 20 years. Ordained as a Buddhist nun in 2003, she was given the name Kelsang Jindak, which means “Fortunate Benefactor”. She has many years of experience teaching and volunteering at Kadampa Centers around the U.S. Gen Jindak has a clear, joyful teaching style and presents Kadampa Buddhism practically, for both beginners and experienced meditators alike.

Registration Policy

If you cancel 24 hours prior to the start of the event we will refund all except 25%. If you cancel on, or after, the event, no refunds are given. Exceptions may be made in circumstances such as sickness or bereavement; you should apply by e-mail to adkmcfortl@gmail.com within 2 weeks of the end of the Event. Any non-refunded fees arising from cancellations are donated to the NKT-IKBU International Temples Project.

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