Vajrasattva Purification Retreat

Monday-Saturday 15th–20th December

Vajrasattva is the Buddha of Purification. During this retreat we have the opportunity to purify our negative karma by engaging in the special practices of this Buddha, thereby removing both the causes of our future suffering and obstacles to our spiritual progress.

Retreat Sessions

7:30 am - 9:00 am Session 1
10:30 am - 12 noon Session 2
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Session 3
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Session 4

Universal Compassion: Part 1
Friday-Sunday, 9th-11th January

Universal Compassion: Part 2
Friday-Saturday, 16th-18th January

Unconditional love and compassion lie at the very heart of Buddha’s teachings. During these two weekend retreats we will meditate on powerful and far-reaching methods that will move us closer to these altruistic states. On the first weekend we will emphasize the development of love, while on the second we will focus on the cultivation of compassion and wisdom.

The schedules will be the same for both weekends, with an introductory teaching on Friday night followed by guided meditations on Saturday and Sunday.

Friday

7-9 pm Introductory teaching

Saturday

9:00-10:00 am Session 1
11:00-12 noon Session 2
3:00-4:00 pm Session 3
5:00-6:00 pm Session 4
8:00-9:00 pm Session 5

Sunday

9:00-10:00 am Session 6
11:00-12 noon Session 7
1:00-2:00 pm Session 8

Each weekend retreat will be held at Joyful Land Buddhist Centre. The cost per weekend is $60 (includes all meals). Limited accommodation is available for overnighters.

Pathway to the Pure Land: Part 1

Friday-Saturday, Jan 23-25

Pathway to the Pure Land: Part 2
Friday-Saturday, Jan 30-Feb 1

These weekend retreats are open to those who have received a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment. On the first weekend we will emphasize the practice of Vajrayogini self generation, while on the second we will focus on completion stage practices.

The schedules will be the same for both weekends, with an introductory teaching on Friday night followed by guided meditations on Saturday and Sunday.

Friday

7-9pm Introductory teaching

Saturday

8:00-9:30 am Session 1
10:30-12 noon Session 2
3:00-4:30 pm Session 3
7:30-9:00 pm Session 4

Sunday

8:00-9:30 am Session 5
10:30-12 noon Session 6
3:00-4:30m pm Session 7

Each weekend retreat will be held at Joyful Land Buddhist Centre. The cost per weekend is $60 (includes all meals). Limited accommodation is available for overnighters.