Finding Shelter From the Storm Meditation Retreat and optional Refuge Vow Ceremony
Saturday, May 31, 2025 10am – 3:15pm with Gen Kelsang Namdrol
Cost $35.00 (includes vegetarian lunch)
Register On-Line above or Drop-In and pay at the door.
Buddha taught how all our problems and unhappiness are rooted in negative states of mind such as anger, attachment, and confusion. Unless we learn practical methods to let go of these negative minds, it will be impossible for us to experience real freedom and happiness. We will find that we are unable to maintain a calm, positive mind when things go wrong in our lives.
By seeking refuge in the Three Jewels – Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, we can overcome our negative states of mind, and find mental stability and permanent freedom from our problems. Buddha is likened to a Spiritual doctor, Dharma to inner medicine that gives peace of mind, and, Sangha to the Spiritual nurses who encourage us in our practice and show a good example for us to follow.
Relying upon Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha to find freedom from suffering, lasting happiness, and to benefit others is the very essence of the Buddhist way of life.
After the day course, there will be an opportunity to engage in a Refuge Vow Ceremony. Everyone is welcome! No experience is needed.
Session 1: 10-11:15 am – Relying Upon the Buddha Jewel
Tea/Coffee Break: 11:15-11:45 am
Session 2: 11:45am-1 pm – Relying Upon the Dharma Jewel
Lunch: 1-2 pm
Session 3: 2 – 3:15 pm – Relying Upon the Sangha Jewel
Refuge Vow Ceremony (optional) 3:45 – 4:30 pm
The Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Namdrol is a modern Buddhist nun and the
Resident Teacher of Samudrabadra Kadampa Buddhist Center.
She has been studying, practicing, and teaching Kadampa Buddhism for many years
under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. Gen Namdrol’s heartfelt and practical teachings are presented with warmth, clarity, and humor making them accessible to everyone.
