Medicine for the Mind - Buddhist Refuge Retreat
Friday, February 21 - Sunday, February 23
with Resident Teacher Kelsang Dechok
This retreat provides a special opportunity to explore and deepen our mind of refuge, which is our actual protection from pain and problems.
Our actual refuge is the medicine of Buddha’s teachings, which prevents the sufferings of our body and mind. Buddha is the doctor who provides us with this medicine and encourages us to take it, and the Sangha are our pure spiritual friends who assist us in our practice. These are the three jewels of refuge, to which we turn for both temporary and ultimate protection.
Through practicing refuge, we gain confidence and strength to make authentic spiritual progress. Through this we build stable peace, joy and freedom within our own heart that we can then share with others.
The retreat will be guided by Resident Teacher and Buddhist nun, Kelsang Dechok and Kadampa Teachers from KMC GA.
This is an in-depth retreat, but everyone is welcome to attend any of the sessions.
Friday, February 21
7:00 - 8:30p.m. Introductory talk with Kelsang Dechok
Saturday, February 22
10:00 - 11:15a.m. Retreat session
11:45a.m. - 1:00p.m. Retreat session
Lunch Break - Lunch is on your own. Krog Street Market food hall is a short walk away.
2:30 - 3:45p.m. Retreat session
4:15 - 5:30p.m. Retreat session
Sunday, February 23
10:30 - 11:45a.m. Advice for a Happy Life General Program Class
2:00 - 3:15p.m. Retreat session
3:45 - 5:00p.m. Retreat session
5:30 - 6:30p.m. Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja with tsog

About the Teachers
Kelsang Dechok is a Kadampa Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Georgia. She has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism for 20 years under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. During this time, she has worked in many roles within the organization including administration, artwork and Director of Tharpa Publications US. She enjoys sharing her experience and understanding of Modern Buddhism so that others can also reap benefit from Buddha’s teachings. Kelsang Dechok has studied and taught in both the US and the UK for many years. She was ordained in 2006 by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, and was requested to be the Resident Teacher of KMC Georgia in 2023. Whether it be through guided retreats or classes, her playfulness and sincerity allow students to see how the teachings can benefit them in their busy modern lives.
FEE | |
Pay in advance | $55.00 |
Pay at the door | $60.00 |
Individual session | $10.00 |
Seniors & Students | $45.00 |
Free for members | |
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When
February 21–23

Where
Kadampa Meditation Center Georgia
741 Edgewood Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30307