Event is Free of Charge | No booking required
Meals and Accommodation are optional | Booking for meals and accommodation required
Retreat Description.
To engage successfully in spiritual practice we also need wisdom, as well as the merit or good fortune that gives our mind the strength to support the growth of inner realizations. Amitayus is the Buddha of long life, merit, and wisdom. By engaging in Amitayus practice, we can develop these qualities and eventually attain the deathless state of enlightenment. We can also use this practice to help remove obstacles that endanger the lives of others, especially our close friends and family.
The retreat will begin with an introductory talk by Gen Kelsang Rabten at 7.30pm on Friday 31 January. On Saturday and Sunday there are three retreat sessions, each consisting of chanted prayers and silent mantra recitation.
Teacher.
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Gen Kelsang Rabten is the Resident Teacher of KMC Australia (Dandenong Ranges) and KMC Melbourne (CBD). Ordained in 1994, he has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for 30 years. He has taught in many centres around the world including Australia, New Zealand, and South-East Asia. Gen Rabten exemplifies the essence of the modern Kadampa’s way of life, brings a warm heart and joyful attitude to sharing Buddha’s teachings and the practice of meditation. |
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Event Information.
Address: KMC Australia | 25 McCarthy Road, Monbulk
Session: Each session is free of charge and you are welcome to drop in for any or all of them.
Meals: For those who wish to join us for meals, please book ahead ($8 per meal).
Lunch and dinner are included in the retreat booking. If you have booked accommodation, breakfast will also be included.
- All meals served are vegan with some non-vegan options such as yoghurt available on the side.
- We cannot guarantee allergen free meals and it is not possible for us to cater to individual dietary requirements. Our meals mainly use ingredients which are wheat free or gluten free, however there are times that the meal will contain traces of wheat or gluten, or the side dish is, for example, bread.
Accommodation: If you book accommodation, please note the following is included:
- Single Ensuite, Single, Pre-Erected Tent Twin, and Double Room: all linen and towel provided.
- Dorm Rooms: A sheet and pillow with pillow slip is provided. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag and towel.
- Camping: you will need to bring everything.
Bookings close: 24 hours prior to the event starting. To join the waiting list for accommodation if sold out, please contact us here.