Dec 01

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Retreat

by JunMiranda

Transform Your Life: A Weekend Retreat

with Gen Kelsang Rabten

January 27-29, 2017

Mariapolis Peace of Tagaytay, Tagaytay City

If we wish to lead the happy life we long for, we must learn how to transform our mind. In this retreat, be guided through the essential meditations of Buddhism that will give rise to a complete transformation of our mind, freeing us from negative emotions and making joy and happiness our everyday reality. Based on the book How To Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the retreat is a wonderful opportunity to bring about positive changes in our lives that will enable us to experience deep and lasting happiness.

The course begins with dinner and an introduction on Friday night and finishes with lunch on Sunday.

The Teacher

GEN KELSANG RABTEN Gen Kelsang Rabten is the National Spiritual Director of Kadampa Buddhism for Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia and the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Hong Kong. Gen Rabten has trained under the guidance of his Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, for over 20 years. His teachings are precise and compassionate, and he exemplifies the essence of the modern Kadampa’s way of life, inspiring many people to embark on this meaningful path.

The Venue

The Focolare Movement has generously agreed to host us at Mariapolis Peace, their main center in the Philippines and in Asia. It is located on the ridge overlooking Taal Lake, turning right to Ligaya Drive on the way to the Picnic Grove when driving from the city center. Find it on the map here.

Accommodations

Available are two-bed rooms with private toilet and bath, and which may be occupied solo, double or triple (with an extra bed for the third person). Also available are six-bed rooms.

All rooms have no air-conditioning but are provided with electric fans. Our hosts assure us that the place is cool during our stay. Weather forecasts put the temperature range at 21 degrees to 29 degrees Celsius throughout the retreat dates.

Fees

Prices are quoted per person. Limited slots, so book quickly.

Retreat Fee inclusive of vegetarian meals – PhP 2,500.

Rooms:

Solo – PhP 2,200 for two nights.

For two – Php 1,700 for two nights. Must find your own roommate.

For three – PhP 1,400.

For six – PhP 1,200.

Booking open until 9:00pm January 21, 2017.

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Retreat Timetable

Day 1, January 27, Friday

Registration: 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Dinner: 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Introduction: 8:15pm – 9:30pm

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Day 2, January 28, Saturday

Breakfast: 7:00am – 8:00am

Teaching 1: 8:30am – 9:45am

Guided meditation and discussion: 11:30am-12:15pm

Lunch: 12:00nn – 1:00pm

Teaching 2: 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Guided meditation and Q&A: 4:30pm-5:15pm

Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja: 8am-9pm

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Day 3, January 29, Sunday