Clear Mind: A Silent Meditation Retreat for Beginners
Saturday, February 15| 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Experience a day of retreat, meditation and silent reflection in a peaceful environment.
A silent retreat is an unequaled opportunity to become aware of the peaceful nature of our mind. Through utilizing silence, clear and accessible instructions on how to meditate, and the support of meditating in a group in a meditation center, your practice will greatly deepen.
This day-long retreat will consist of three sessions, each including practical instructions and guided meditation. During the meditation breaks, we will enjoy the power of silence and quiet reflection. This will allow our mind to go deeper into an experience of meaning and peace.
The teacher will allocate time for questions and answers to help attendees crystalize methods to bring the retreat into our daily life.
Everyone is welcome. No meditation experience is necessary.
About Silence
Silence is not just about not talking, it is about developing an inner quality of stillness.
In silence, we engage with the meditation object in a more intimate way. We stop ‘chatting’ about the Dharma (Buddha’s teachings) from our mouth and start listening to the Dharma from deep within our heart which gives us a special inner experience of the teachings we receive. Penetrating insights arise and since we are able to hold onto them with firm mindfulness we find Dharma experience pervades and nourishes our heart at a very deep level.
During the Breaks
Between retreat sessions take time to relax and carry your experience of peace in the following ways:
- enjoy a peaceful walk around the Inman Park neighborhood
- relax and nourish yourself with a refreshing drink and healthy snack in our café area
- explore our bookstore and gift shop
- sit quietly in the meditation room
Schedule:
Session 1: 10:00-11:00a.m.
Session 2: 11:30-12:30pm
Lunch Break: A light vegetarian lunch will be provided
Session 3: 2:00-3:30p.m. session includes Q&A
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 | $35.00 |
| Pay on the day | $40.00 |
| Seniors & Students | $25.00 |
| Members | 1/2 price |
| For member pricing use membership code at checkout |
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When
Saturday, February 15
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where
Kadampa Meditation Center Georgia
741 Edgewood Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30307