Country Retreat
The Healing Power of Compassion
With 3 Senior Kadampa Teachers
Gen Kelsang Chodor
National Spiritual Director for Canada (Toronto)
Gen Kelsang Kunden
Resident Teacher at Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre (Guelph)
Gen Kelsang Rabgye
Resident Teacher at Samudra Kadampa Buddhist Centre (Hamilton)
The Purpose Of This Retreat
Take the time to stop, relax and heal.
Join this Easter weekend country retreat to enjoy the very essence of your life. Compassion is the mind that transforms into the enlightened mind of a Buddha. Experienced Kadampa teachers will guide you to develop your compassion and help you heal your mind. The healing that comes from compassion benefits ourself and all living beings.
No previous experience of meditation is required.
Everyone welcome!
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At Five Oaks Retreat Centre
1 Bethel Rd, Paris, ON N3L 3E3
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10% Early bird discount if booked by 28th February
While the actual retreat begins on Friday morning, you have the option to arrive on Thursday afternoon.OPTION 1: Arrive Thursday, April 2 (from 3pm): Includes all sessions plus accommodation for 3 nights and 8 meals from supper on Thursday to breakfast on Sunday. Retreat ends on Sunday, April 5 at 11am.
Single room (A single room with shared bathroom. Price is for 1 person) : $800
Standard Double Room (2 twin beds with shared bathroom. Price is for 2 people) : $1290
OPTION 2: Arrive Friday, April 3 (between 8:30 and 9:30am): Includes all sessions plus accommodation for 2 nights and 6 meals from lunch on Friday to breakfast on Sunday. Retreat ends on Sunday, April 5 at 11am.
Single room (A single room with shared bathroom. Price is for 1 person) : $650
Standard Double Room (2 twin beds with shared bathroom. Price is for 2 people) : $1050
Quad (A room with 4 bunk beds with shared bathroom. Price is for 1 person) : $450
OPTION 3: For locals, a commuter price is offered. Includes all sessions, lunch and supper on Friday and Saturday. Retreat ends on Sunday, April 5 at 11am. All prices are for 1 person.
Commuter: $290
Supper for commuters on Thursday 2nd April : $20
Breakfast : $10 each day
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THURSDAY, APRIL 2
3-7pm Optional early arrivalBegin your retreat sooner. On Thursday afternoon, we will set up the meditation room and do food prep. After supper, we will make prayers and enjoy meditation.
7pm Supper
8:30pm Avalokiteshvara Prayers & Meditation|
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3 (holiday)
7-8am Meditation with Gen Chodor
8am Breakfast
8:30-9:30am Registration
10-10:40am Session 1 Introduction & Meditation with Gen Kunden
11-12:30pm Session 2 with Gen Chodor
12:30pm Lunch (after lunch, access to rooms)
2:30-3:30pm Session 3 with Gen Rabgye
4-5:30pm Session 4 with Gen Rabgye
6pm Dinner
7:30-9:30pm Session 5 with Gen Kunden (incl Q&A)
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
7-8am Session 6 Meditation with Gen Kunden
8am Breakfast
9-10:30am Session 7 with Gen Chodor
11-12:30pm Session 8 with Gen Rabgye
12:30pm Lunch
2:30-3:30pm Session 9 with Gen Kunden
4-5:30pm Session 10 with Gen Chodor
5:30pm Dinner
7:30-9:30pm Session 11 Meditation with Gen Rabgye
and Q&A with all teachers
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
7-8am Session 12 Meditation with Gen Rabgye
8am Breakfast
9-11am Session 13 Meditation, Group discussion & Q&A with Gen Chodor
Retreat ends at 11am on Sunday -
Cancellations requested up to March 15th are subject to a 25% non-refundable fee. Please note that it can take up to two weeks for your bank or credit card company to process and post your refund.
No refunds for cancellations after March 15th.
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More information to come soon!
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]