A Wishfulfilling Jewel for the World
Special Close Retreat
collecting 100,000 mantras of Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka ~ with Gen Kelsang Thekchen
By practising the Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkhapa, we can grow strong potentials for spiritual realizations in our mind. With these realizations, we are directly protected from all suffering and any kind of problem.
By reciting the mantra of Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka, our Spiritual Guide, we gain this special inner protection. At the end of this retreat, for those who have collected 100,000 mantras, there will be a Vajradaka burning offering to purify any mistakes.
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche has said: ''This practice is a wish-fulfilling jewel for the development of Kadam Dharma internationally''. Everyone can rejoice and take the opportunity to join this retreat for the sake of future generations. Everyone is welcome.
*** Important: This is not a drop-in retreat. Please email: [email protected] for more information and to apply. ***
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This event will take place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
January 3 - 24, 2023: Retreat
Tuesday, Jan. 3:
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: IntroductionWednesday, Jan. 4:
8:00 - 9:30 a.m: Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Session 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m: Session 3
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Session 4Thursday, Jan. 5
8:00 - 9:30 a.m: Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Session 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m: Session 3
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Session 4Friday, Jan. 6
8:00 - 9:30 a.m: Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Session 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m: Session 3
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Session 4Saturday, Jan. 7
8:00 - 9:30 a.m: Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Session 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m: Session 3
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Session 4Sunday, Jan. 8
8:00 - 9:30 a.m: Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Session 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m: Session 3
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Session 4Monday, Jan. 9
8:00 - 9:30 a.m: Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Session 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m: Session 3
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Session 4Tuesday, Jan. 10
8:00 - 9:30 a.m: Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Session 2
(1:30 - 3:00 p.m: Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers)
4:00 - 5:30 p.m: Session 3
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Session 4Wednesday, Jan. 11
8:00 - 9:30 a.m: Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Session 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m: Session 3
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Session 4Thursday, Jan. 12
8:00 - 9:30 a.m: Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Session 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m: Session 3
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Session 4Friday, Jan. 13
8:00 - 9:30 a.m: Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Session 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m: Session 3
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Session 4Saturday, Jan. 14
8:00 - 9:30 a.m: Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Session 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m: Session 3
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Session 4Sunday, Jan. 15
8:00 - 9:30 a.m: Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Session 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m: Session 2
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Session 3Monday, Jan. 16
8:00 - 9:30 a.m: Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Session 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m: Session 3
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Session 4Tuesday, Jan. 17
8:00 - 9:30 a.m: Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Session 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m: Session 3
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: No Retreat Session (Tuesday evening class)Wednesday, Jan. 18
8:00 - 9:30 a.m: Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Session 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m: Session 3
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Session 4Thursday, Jan. 19
8:00 - 9:30 a.m: Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Session 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m: Session 3
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: No Retreat Session (Thursday evening class)Friday, Jan. 20
8:00 - 9:30 a.m: Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Session 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m: Session 3
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Session 4Saturday, Jan. 21
8:00 - 9:30 a.m: Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Session 2
4:00 - 5:30 p.m: Session 3
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Session 4Sunday, Jan. 22
Vajradaka Burning OfferingsMonday, Jan. 23
Vajradaka Burning OfferingsTuesday, Jan. 24
Vajradaka Burning OfferingsWednesday, Jan. 25
Vajradaka Burning Offerings
(7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Offering to the Spiritual Guide) -
Our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Thekchen, is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). He began practising Kadam Dharma in Toronto in 1995 and has been a Kadampa monk and Teacher under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for 24 years.
He has been the Resident Teacher at Kuluta Buddhist Centre in Kingston, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada as the National Spiritual Director, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver as well established Kadampa Centres, Madhyamaka KMC and Bodhisattva KMC in the UK.
He is well known for his ability to present Buddha’s teachings in a simple, practical and often humorous way, making them easy to put into practice in everyday life.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, as well as special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.
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Regular
Full Retreat (Jan 3 - Jan 24): $210Starting on the evening session on the first day, ending after the third session on the last day:
Week 1 (Jan 3 - Jan 10): $70
Week 2 (Jan 10 - Jan 17): $70
Week 3 (Jan 17 - Jan 24): $70
Weekend 1 (Jan 6 - Jan 8): $30
Weekend 2 (Jan 13 - Jan 15): $30
Weekend 3 (Jan 20 - Jan 22): $30Class Pass Holders
No charge (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: This event is not a drop-in and pre-registration is required. Email: [email protected] for more information about the retreat.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.
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Breakfast: Breakfast is included into the accommodation fees for those who stay in our Dharma Guest House.
Lunch: $10 per person per lunch (options: vegetarian, vegan, gluten free).
Supper: Retreaters are responsible to organize their own suppers. Please note: limited cooking facilities at the Dharma Guest House for use by booked accommodation guests only.
Please email: [email protected] for more information.
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Important: accommodation spaces are limited so please request early. All accommodations include basic self-serve breakfast.
Single room (1 single bed: $95 per room per night - includes all bedding, towel and pillow):
Regular rate: $95.00 per night
Full retreat: $52.30 per night for 21 nights (discounted rate)
1 week: $80.00 per night for 7 nights (discounted rate)Twin room (2 single beds: $130 per room per nigh - includes all bedding, towel and pillow):
Regular rate: $130.00 per night
Full retreat: $71.45 per night for 21 nights (discounted rate)
1 week $110 per night for 7 nights (discounted rate)Female shared dorm (6 spaces with bunk beds: $55 per person - includes bottom sheet and pillow)
Regular rate: $55.00 per night
Full retreat: $30.25 per night for 21 nights (discounted rate)
1 week $40 per night for 7 nights (discounted rate)Linen Pack Rental: $8 per linen pack, per week (top sheet, blanket and towel)
Please email: [email protected] for more information.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]