Meditation practice is the essential activity for every Buddhist. Without practice, enlightenment won’t happen. When we enter into a retreat of any length, we enter a sanctuary; we step inside a physical and mental refuge in which we disengage from the activities that distract us from our liberating goal. When we take time for retreat, we are deliberately maximizing the favorable conditions for our inner practice, and it is our inner practice that directly effects the realization of our limitless potential.

SPRING 2010 RETREATS

Tonglen Retreat – Friday, April 23 (4 PM) – Sunday, April 25 (4 PM) Contact KSC to be on the waiting list.

7-Day Personal Practice Retreat – Friday, June 25 (6 PM) – Friday, July 2 (1 PM)
This week focuses on individual meditation, with Lama Pema and Lama Yeshe aiding participants to design a personal practice schedule for that week. Private interviews with the lamas help to integrate the meditation experience. There will be periods of silence, daily dharma talks and instruction for group meditation.

A special component of this retreat is the development of mindfulness in action, through land stewardship and other work activities.

Tuition: $580 for meals and lodging, plus dana offering for the teaching. Work exchange and scholarships may be available. Registration: KSC c/o ksc@mind.net or 541-552-1769.