Take a break from the hustle and bustle of your busy daily life. During this one-day meditation retreat, you will be guided in meditations on the nature of your own mind. These sublime meditations are effective methods for improving concentration and counteracting negative mental habits. By training in these meditations, your mind will become progressively more subtle and peaceful, causing you to experience a profound inner stillness and tranquility. This retreat is suitable for everyone.

To Register for In-Person Experience: Click Here.

To Register for Live-Stream & Recording: Click Here. Note: registration closes at 8am June 25th for live-stream option.

Cost: $35-- or $30 for early registration (by June 18th), students, seniors 60+, and unemployed. Lunch included.  Free for Supporter and Benefactor level members.

Schedule:  10 - 11am; 11:45am - 12:45pm; lunch; 2 - 3:15pm (3-3:15pm is time for Q&A).

About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Chogden

Gen Kelsang Chogden is a Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland.

Gen Chogden has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1998 under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who gave her the title “Gen” indicating that she is a senior ordained teacher of the Kadampa Tradition.

She is well-loved for her warmth, kindness, and wisdom, which have come from her sincere and heartfelt practice of Kadam Dharma over many years.

Her teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life. Through her gentle and joyful approach and her peaceful example, she has helped many people find true happiness in their hearts.