January Retreats
In these guided weekends, we will use “Lamrim” meditations which means the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. This retreat will go through one complete cycle of the Lamrim presentation in the book Modern Buddhism. Short retreats provide the ideal opportunity to contemplate the teachings we have received and deepen our understanding and familiarity with them.
You Can Meditate! Setting up a Daily Meditation Practice
Saturday, January 6 with Gen Jindak
10 am – 3 pm
Meditation is a powerful tool for cultivating inner peace, clarity, and happiness. In this Saturday retreat, we will explore the purpose of meditation and how to get started in a regular practice. Gen Jindak will guide us in meditations that we can apply to our daily life.
Finding Mental Freedom weekend with Gen Jindak
January 13 – 14
Join us and discover the transformative power of Buddhist wisdom to help you achieve liberation from suffering and attain true happiness. Can we ever be free from all suffering and dissatisfaction, or find real happiness, while such unpeaceful states of mind remain in our heart? This weekend Gen Jindak presents Buddhist teachings and meditations on the path to liberation – the permanent inner peace that can be attained only by reducing and eventually abandoning our anger, uncontrolled desire, and ignorance.
| Sat, Jan 13 |
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| Session 1 |
9 am – 10:15 am |
| Session 2 |
11 am – 12:15 pm |
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Lunch |
| Session 3 |
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm |
| Session 4 |
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm |
| Sun, Jan 14 |
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| Session 5 |
9 am – 10:15 am |
| Session 6 |
11 am – 12:15 pm |
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Lunch |
| Session 7 |
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm |
| Session 8 |
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm |
The Transformative Power of Compassion & Wisdom Weekend with visiting teacher Gen Gomlam
January 20 – 21
A good heart always brings good results. Learn the main meditations within Kadampa Buddhism that guide us to the experience of what is called “Ultimate Bodhichitta” – a compassionate mind of wisdom meditating on the true nature of reality for the benefit of all. Through practicing these meditations on 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.
Visiting teacher Gen Kelsang Gomlam
Gen Gomlam is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Florida, Sarasota. She’s been studying, practicing and teaching Kadam Dharma for many years. Her heartfelt and practical teachings are presented with warmth and humor, making them accessible to everyone. Through her loving kindness, sincere concern for others, and deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings, Gen Gomlam provides an inspiring example of someone who has taken Buddha’s teachings to heart.
Full Retreat Pricing:
Sat, Jan 6 + Jan 13 – 14 + Jan 20 – 21:
| Cost: |
$165 ($150 register by Jan 3) |
| Standard members: |
$145 ($130 register by Jan 3) |
| Plus members: |
Included (please sign up in advance) |
Per weekend Pricing:
January 13 – 14
| Cost: |
$70 ($60 by Jan 10) |
| Standard members: |
$60 ($50 by Jan 10) |
| Plus members: |
Included (sign up by Jan 10) |
| Per day: |
$45 (Std members: $40) |
| Per session: |
$15 (Std members $10) |
(includes vegetarian lunch)
January 20 – 21
| Cost: |
$70 ($60 by Jan 18) |
| Standard members: |
$60 ($50 by Jan 18) |
| Plus members: |
Included (sign up by Jan 18) |
| Per day: |
$45 (Std members: $40) |
| Per session: |
$15 (Std members $10) |
(includes vegetarian lunch)
Gen Kelsang 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 ad@meditateinfortlauderdale.org 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.
Saturday, January 6 with Gen Jindak