Kunpen Lama Gangchen Association

Prayers and light offerings dedicated to peace in Palestine and Israel with Lama Michel Rinpoche, geshes and monks

Celebrations for the International Dorje Shugden Day

with the assembly of lamas, geshes, monks and the Tibetan community 

On the occasion of the 28th International Day dedicated to the Ganden Nyengyu lineage and its protector Dorje Shugden, all monasteries in Tibet, Nepal, India and Mongolia and Dharma centers in Europe, the Americas, Asia and around the world are organizing, on this day, various rituals and sacred ceremonies and thus pray together for the long life of Dharma holders, for harmony among practitioners of the spiritual path, for the resolution of crises and conflicts in the world and for the pacification of natural disasters.

Sunday 24th  August

10.30 am to 1.00 pm

‘SangSo’ incense offering ceremony – Garden

Kangso  included guru puja

Ritual offering to the protector of the teachings of the NgalSo Ganden Nyengyu tradition. Based on the text the Melodious Victorious Drum in All Directions by Kyabje Pabongka Dorje Chang. 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm

Kangso  included  and Tsog offering – main temple

In the Footsteps of The Buddha
The Buddha’s teachings of Liberation and Freedom

Silent Insight Vipassana Meditation Retreat
Strengthening our capacity of a clear and focused attention

The five spiritual powers: faith or conviction, energy or effort, mindfulness, concentration, wisdom 

This silent retreat will offer instructions on mindfulness meditation in the four postures, dhamma talks, inquiry sessions and interviews with the teacher.

INTRODUCTION

Sitting together for a retreat is a precious and wonderful opportunity. With joyful anticipation we look forward to your possible presence at this retreat guided by the Samatha-Vipassana Teacher Bhante Anuruddha.
This  Samatha-Vipassana retreat will be for experienced students and new yogies.
We will begin working, with some Anapana sati teachings and practice, for strengthening our capacity of a clear and focused attention. We will then move into Vipassana/Insight teachings and practices based on the four domains/foundations of mindfulness, through a general overview of the teachings, and we will engage in the practice with this perspective…along with some specific mindfulness based insight teachings and practices that will be offered along the way.

In the sequent days we will bring our attention back to the Anapanasati practice to continue strengthening and deepening our capacity for a clear and focused attention until it appears in our ongoing body/mind/heart continuum.
During the retreat we will observe the five precepts of a lay practitioner. Those who would like to explore the practice by observing the eight precepts are also very welcome. Together we will have daily evening Dhamma Talks, Dhamma contemplation and/or guided session as well as shorter morning reflections and/or practice instructions (mostly in the morning during the after-breakfast group session). Students are requested to attend all the scheduled group sessions. Bhante Anuruddha offers one-on-one practice meetings every two days for each student. Some students may choose to sit more independently some times. This option can be discussed with the teacher during the practice meetings.

In accordance with the tradition, the teachings are offered freely on a Dana (donation) basis.

Programme

12th september

10.30 am -12 .30 am Introduction to the course

1.00 pm lunch
2.30 pm – 3.00 pm walking meditation
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm sitting meditation
4.00 pm – 4.30 pm walking meditation
4.30pm – 5.00 pm Break
5.00 pm- 6.45 pm sitting meditation and question and answer session
7.00 pm- 8.00 pm dinner
8.00 pm – 9.30 pm Dharma Contemplation

13th september

6.30 am – 8.00 am meditation
10.00 am -10.30 am walking meditation
10.45 am- 12.30 am meditation
1.00 pm lunch
2.30 pm- 3.00 pm walking meditation
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm sitting meditation
4.00 pm- 4.30 pm walking meditation
4.30 pm- 5.00 pm  Break
5.00 pm- 6.45 pm sitting meditation and question and answer session
7.00 pm – 8.00 pm dinner
8.00  pm – 9.30 pm Dharma contemplation

14th september 

6.30 am – 8.00 am meditation
10.00 am -10.30 am walking meditation
10.45 am- 12.30 am meditation
1.00 pm lunch
2.30 pm- 3.00 pm walking meditation
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm sitting meditation
4.00 pm – 4.30 pm walking meditation

4.30pm – 5.00pm conclusion of the course

The Dharma is precious and has no price. Therefore, in accordance with tradition, an offering can be made for this activity according to each person’s possibilities and choice. You can make your offering at the reception of the Centre or at the following link