Emptiness: The True Nature of Reality - A Special Weekend Course & Silent Retreat | Fri 31 Oct - Tue 4 Nov 2025

See product note
$64.00
Product note: This product is currently unavailable because bookings haven’t opened yet, the event is sold out, or bookings closed 24 hours before the event start time.
Emptiness: The True Nature of Reality.


“There is no greater method for experiencing peace of mind and happiness than to understand and meditate on emptiness” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, How to Transform Your Life. 

This weekend course and silent retreat led by visiting teacher Gen Kelsang Tonglam is an opportunity to embark upon and deepen our understanding that things do not exist outside of the mind but are just mere appearances, like dreams. This is Buddha’s most profound and transformative teaching; emptiness - the true nature of reality. With this knowledge, we can solve all our problems, find freedom from all limitations, and be of the greatest benefit to the world.


Teacher.

 

Gen Kelsang Tonglam is the National Spiritual Director of Kadampa Buddhism for East Asia, who has trained under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 30 years. He is renowned for his ability to present Buddha’s teachings in simple and practical ways, injecting a renewed enthusiasm and driving force in our ordinary life.



Event Information.

Address: KMC Australia | 25 McCarthy Road, Monbulk

Meals: 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.

    Shuttle    : Belgrave station shuttle available If you need a pick-up or drop-off service, $15 per person per trip. To book please contact us here. 

    Bookings close: 24 hours prior to the event starting. To join the waiting list for accommodation if sold out, please contact us here. 

    Retreat Timetable.
    Fri 31 Oct
    Registration | 5.30pm
    Dinner | 6pm
    Introduction | 7.30pm
    Sat 1 Nov
    Session One | 9 - 10.15am
    Session Two | 11.30am - 12.45pm
    Lunch | 1pm
    Session Three | 4.30 - 5.45pm
    Dinner | 6pm
    WFJ w/ Tsog (optional) | 7.30 - 8.45pm
    Sun 2 Nov
    Session One | 9 - 10.15am
    Session Two |  11.30am - 12.45pm
    Lunch | 1pm
    WFJ (optional) | 2 - 3.15pm
    Session Three |  4.30 - 5.45pm
    Dinner | 6pm
    Retreat Session One | 7.30 - 8.30pm
    Mon 3 Nov
    Heart Jewel | 7.30 - 8.30am
    Retreat Session Two | 9 - 10am
    Retreat Session Three |  11am - 12pm
    Lunch | 1pm
    Retreat Session Four |  3 - 4pm
    Retreat Session Five |  5 - 6pm
    Dinner | 6pm
    Session Six | 7.30 - 8.30pm
    Tue 4 Nov
    Session Seven |   9 - 10am
    Session Eight |   11am - 12pm
    Lunch | 1pm
    WFJ (optional) | 2 - 3.15pm