Country Retreat
“There is no greater method for experiencing peace of mind and happiness than to understand and meditate on emptiness.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Guided by:
Gen Kelsang Chodor
National Spiritual Director & Resident Teacher at KMC Canada in Toronto.
Kelsang Rigma
Resident Teacher at Jampa Ling Kadampa Buddhist Centre.
Discover an Ocean of Peace Within
This meditation retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from everyday busyness and explore emptiness—the true nature of reality. By developing the wisdom that realizes the dream-like nature of ourselves, other people, and the world around us, we can begin to let go of problems at their root and develop an unsurpassed inner freedom.
“There is no greater method for experiencing peace of mind and happiness than to understand and meditate on emptiness.” — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
The sessions will be guided by Gen Chodor (Resident Teacher at KMC Canada) and Kelsang Rigma (Resident Teacher at KMC Jampa Ling Buddhist Centre)
Everyone welcome!
The accommodation at Lakeside Inn Orillia is now fully booked. Please explore your own options nearby.
The retreat is now fully booked. Please contact us if you would like to be on the waiting list.
Meals are not included. Eateries are located close by.
For details, please scroll down to Fees & Booking below.
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
Retreat portion only (excluding accommodation and meals):
$100
Please use the booking form at the bottom of the page.
Accommodation is not included.
On-site lodging is now fully booked.
Please explore options nearby.
Meals are not included.
Some rooms are equipped with microwave or fridge or kitchenette.
Eateries are short distance around the Inn. -
Friday, June 19th
7:30 – 9:00 PM — Introductory Teaching (with Gen Chodor)Saturday, June 20
(Morning in silence until lunch)7:00 – 8:00 AM — Personal Quiet Meditation Time
9:00 – 10:15 AM — Session 1 (with Kelsang Rigma)
10:15 – 10:45 AM — Refreshment Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM — Session 2 (with Gen Chodor)
12:00 – 3:00 PM — Lunch & Break
3:00 – 4:15 PM — Session 3 (with Kelsang Rigma)
4:15 – 4:45 PM — Refreshment Break
4:45 – 6:00 PM — Session 4 (with Gen Chodor)
6:00 – 8:00 PM — Dinner
8:00 – 9:00 PM — Group Discussion and Q&ASunday, June 21
(Morning in silence until lunch)7:30 – 8:45 AM — Session 5 (with Kelsang Rigma)
8:45 – 9:15 AM — Refreshment Break
9:15 – 10:30 AM — Session 6 (with Gen Chodor)
10:30 – 11:00 AM — Refreshment Break
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Discussion and Q&A -
Cancellations made within 7 days of the start of the event are non-refundable.
For cancellations made more than 7 days before other events, such as courses, workshops, retreats or special events, you can request a refund for all but the 25% of the total fees.
If your refund is approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment, minus the 25% non-refundable deposit. Please note it can take 10 to 14 days for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If you wish to donate the refundable portion of your cancelled fee to the International Temple’s Project, please indicate this at the time of cancellation.
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Prayers for Meditation *
Heart Jewel **Both print copies and ebooklet plus mp3 are available at Tharpa Publications.
These will be available at the retreat. However, if you do have them, please kindly bring yours, in case there is not have enough copies for everyone. -
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]