Ganden Ling KMC is part of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) (Charity Number (England) 1085175).
The Blissful Path – Vajrayogini Retreat
Weekend Retreat (for HYT Practitioners )
Date: Friday 17th Jan – Sunday 19th Jan 2025
Time: various
Venue: Ganden Ling KMC, 9 St Marys Street, Truro, TR1 2AF
Cost: £30
Free for Gold members, 25% off for Silver members
Please note: This retreat is suitable only for practitioners who have received Highest Yoga Tantra (HYT) Empowerment of Vajrayogini.
Course Detail
Over this weekend retreat, Kelsang Yonchen will guide us through the short, simple but effective practice of Blissful Path. Through taking time out on retreat we can become familiar with these meditations so that we have the confidence to maintain our daily training or to deepen our experience of Vajrayogini practice.
Each session will include of short teachings & guided meditation, with plenty of opportunity for quiet reflection and study throughout the day.
You can attend as many or as few sessions as your wish.
Details:
The centre has a small seating area for relaxing, contemplating, reading and meaningful discussion during breaks, and will also have a designated quiet area for those who wish to remain in silence. There is a small library that students can make use of during the retreat.
Refreshments will be available from our micro café during the breaks for a small charge.
Unfortunately we do not have facilities to provide lunches, but you are welcome to bring a packed vegetarian lunch or visit one of the many cafes in the local area.
*Please note the centre is nut free due to risk of allergic reaction.
Everyone Welcome!
Fees
- Whole Retreat: £30
- Friday Introduction: £7
- Saturday: £15
- Sunday: £10
- One Session: £5
Free to Gold Members, 25% off for Silver members.
For more details on our membership options click here
Timetable
All sessions in conjunction with ‘Blissful Path’ Sadhana unless otherwise stated
Friday
7 – 8.30pm Introduction (with Prayers for Meditation)
Saturday
9.45 – 11.00 Session 1
11.45- 13.00 Session 2
14.30 – 15.45 Session 3
16.30 – 17.45 Session 4
Sunday
9.45-11.00 Session 5
11.45- 13.00 Session 6
14.30 – 16.45 Quick Path to Great Bliss with Tsog (free to attend)
About the Teacher
Kelsang Yonchen is a Buddhist nun and resident teacher of Ganden Ling KBC. She is an experienced meditator and teacher known for her kindness and clear, accessible teachings.
