With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Tonglam
Sunday 7 May 2017 10am – 5pm
Silence is powerful. It creates space in our mind and fundamentally changes the way we connect with the teachings. Normally we are constantly distracted by external objects, frenetic activities, scattered thoughts, and idle chit chat. Therefore, our mind remains scattered and our experience of Dharma superficial. Observing silence is a powerful method to disengage us from this busyness and it leads us naturally to deeper levels of being. Our heart begins to open and we feel the blessings of all Buddhas pouring into and filling our mind.
THE TEACHER
Gen Kelsang Tonglam is the National Spiritual Director for East Asia of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union and Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Taiwan. Gen Tonglam has studied and practised Kadampa Buddhism for over twenty years under the guidance of his Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. He is renowned for his ability to present Buddha’s most profound teachings in simple and most practical ways, injecting a renewed enthusiasm and driving force in our ordinary life.
The retreat is conducted in complete silence. It consists of 4 meditation sessions with a 1.5 hour lunch break. There will be a 30-minute Question & Answer period in the last session (in Mandarin and English) .
Everyone welcome. No previous experience required.
Date: Sunday 7 May 2017
Timetable:
Session 1: 10.00 – 11.00am
Session 2: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Lunch break: 12.30 – 2.00pm
Session 3: 2.00 – 3.00pm
Session 4 (with Q&A): 3.30 – 5.00pm
Suggested donation: NT$800 including lunch. Click here to book.
Venue: Kadampa Meditation Center Taiwan
Address: No.7, Alley 10, Lane 143, Zhong Zheng East Road Sec 2, Tamsui District, New Taipei City
The closest MRT station is Hongshulin. We are a 15 minute walk away or a $100 NT taxi ride. Taxi stand is outside Hongshulin station.
Click here for map.
Inquiry: 02 8809 4313 / info@meditationtw.org
