At this retreat, people from DC, MD, VA, PA, & NJ will be gathering to enjoy meditation and visiting with each other in a relaxed country setting.
During this inspiring retreat, we will be learning the meditations on taking others' suffering and giving happiness, with practical teachings and straightforward guided meditations suited for beginners and more experienced practitioners alike.
The Buddhist meditation practice of taking and giving is one of the most powerful methods for opening our hearts and for healing mental and physical illness. This ancient healing technique has the power to improve mental peace and happiness, and is especially beneficial in situations where we may feel powerless to help others or to overcome adversity. When we purify our mind through this practice, every spiritual realization will grow easily in our mind.
Everyone welcome!
To Register: Registration is now closed. Pre-registration was required by September 12th. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please email Heather at epc@meditationmd.org
Cost: $225 per person for a 3-person shared room. Cost includes accommodation, vegetarian meals (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast), and retreat sessions. Pre-registration with 50% deposit required by September 12th. The remaining 50% payment is due 1 week prior to the retreat. See registration page for cancellation & refund policy.
There is also the option of staying offsite for $175. Cost includes meals and retreat sessions.
Location: Mar-Lu Ridge Retreat Center, Ridge Inn. 4341 Mountville Rd, Jefferson, MD 21755
Accommodation Details: Rooms are equipped with AC and heating, 3 twin beds, and each has its own private bathroom with shower. Handicap accessible: Just contact us to reserve an accessible room by emailing director@meditationmd.org.
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About the Teachers:
Gen Kelsang Demo is the Midwestern US National Spiritual Director and the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Washington DC. She has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 20 years and has been teaching Kadampa Buddhism since 1998.
Gen Demo is deeply respected as a teacher and practitioner. She demonstrates a wealth of practical knowledge and provides clear and inspiring teachings for people of all levels of interest.
Gen Kelsang Chogyop is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Philadelphia. Gen Chogyop has been studying and teaching Kadampa Buddhism for more than 20 years, and is known for her warm heart, practical teachings and sincere practice of Dharma. She provides an inspiring example of a modern Buddhist practitioner. Through emphasizing the Bodhisattva’s way of life, she encourages all the students at the center to bring their practice of Buddha’s teachings into their daily lives, bringing joy to as many people as possible.
Gen Kelsang Chogden is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Maryland. She has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism since 1998 under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
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.