Christmas Retreat - Living Ultimate Reality | 23th - 27th Dec

Living Ultimate Reality

Dates: 23th - 27th December 

Ultimate reality, or emptiness, is the way things really are. Buddha explained that normally we are under the influence of our mistaken perceptions of reality; these mistakes lead us into suffering and despair because we are so out of touch with how things really are. When we gain a deep knowledge of profound emptiness we can permanently liberate ourselves from all these mistakes and all types of problems and pain.

Buddha Shakyamuni, Manjushri, Je Tsongkhapa and Dorje Shugden are all manifestations of the mind of great bliss mixed with emptiness, their Dharmakaya, and they appear in various forms to teach living beings how to achieve the same experience. How wonderful!

On this relaxing holiday retreat we can follow advice on this vital topic coming from Je Tsongkhapa's heart as presented in his Three Principal Aspects of the Path. He clearly explains the correct view of emptiness and how to meditate on it. Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab will offer teachings and discussions and Kelsang Tharlam will offer the guided meditations with lots of time for rest and relaxation over these few days.

Everybody is welcome to join all or part of this retreat

Timetable
Tuesday 23rd December
7.30pm Introductory teaching session

Wednesay 24th December
9.00am-10.00am Morning meditation
11.00am-1.00pm Teaching
4.30pm-5.30pm Afternoon meditation
7.30pm-8.30pm Evening prayers Treasury of Wisdom (Manjushri puja)

Thursday 25th December
9.00am-10am Morning meditation
11.30am-1.00pm Teaching with Q&A
4.30pm-5.30pm Afternoon meditation
7.30pm Evening prayers Offering to the Spiritual Guide puja with tsog offering

Friday 26th December
9.00am-10.00am Morning meditation
11.30-1.00pm Teaching with Q&A
4.30pm-5.30pm Afternoon meditation
7.30pm Evening prayers Wishfulflilling Jewel puja with tsog offering

Saturday 27th December
9.00am-10.00am Morning meditation
11.30am-1.00pm Final Teaching with Q&A

Accommodation

Accommodation options include twin rooms with en-suite, single rooms with en-suite, single room with kitchenette and bathroom, single rooms with toilet, single rooms and dormitory rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Linen and towels are provided in all rooms. Tea making facilities and guests toiletries are provided in all single and twin rooms.

Meals
Please select meals separately from the drop down options. We can cater for vegetarian and vegan meals only. The meal option includes three meals a day, starting with supper on the first evening and finishing with lunch on the last day.

One Day Pass
Available for those who are unable to book for the entire event.