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Unicoi Mountain Meditation Retreat

Healing the World: Meditations on the Heart Opening Practice of Taking and Giving

Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 3, 2023
A weekend of meditations on the healing practice of taking and giving
In the North Georgia Mountains at Unicoi State Park's Beach House
with Kadampa Teachers Kelsang Dechok & Gen Kelsang Norbu

Spend a relaxing and meaningful weekend away in the tranquil setting of Unicoi State Park with qualified teachers from our regional Kadampa Centers and discussing with spiritual friends. This weekend will be a chance to rest, reflect and bring the meaning of loving kindness into our hearts. This is a special opportunity free from everyday distractions to spend time quieting the mind and deepening your meditation practice. No experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome!

SCHEDULE

Friday, December 1
5 – 7:30 p.m. | Registration 
7:30 - 8:45 p.m. | Introduction and Meditation with Kelsang Dechok

Saturday, December 2
8:30–9:45 a.m. | Session One with Gen Norbu
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Session Two with Gen Norbu
12:30 p.m. | Vegetarian lunch provided
4–5:15 p.m. | Session Three with Kelsang Dechok
5:15–5:45 p.m. | Discussion and Q and A
6:00 p.m. | Vegetarian dinner provided
7:30-8:45 p.m. | Session Four with Kelsang Dechok

Sunday, December 3
8:30-9:45 a.m. | Session Five with Gen Norbu
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Session Six with Kelsang Dechok
12:15–12:45 p.m. | Final Discussion and Q and A

ABOUT THIS RETREAT 

Location: We will be staying at Unicoi Park's Smith Creek Cottages and the Barrell Cottages which include a kitchenette furnished with dishes, pots, pans, range and refrigerator. There is also a sitting area with a fireplace. Linens including bed sheets, towels, etc. are provided.

Retreat Sessions: Each session will last approximately 60-90 minutes. Sessions include teachings, chanted prayers and meditations. Overall, the meditation portion of each session will range from twenty to forty-five minutes. During the retreat, we encourage you to maintain silence from the mornings through lunchtime. As this is a meditation retreat, we do request that you keep conversation inside the meditation room to a minimum, especially before a session begins.

Meals: A light vegetarian snack will be provided on Friday evening. Vegetarian lunch and dinner will be served on Saturday. Everyone is responsible for their own breakfast. Light snacks and drinks will be available throughout the weekend.

PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING: 

• This is an in-person only event.
• KMC GA Membership discount codes do not apply to this event.
• CANCELLATIONS: When booking accommodations, a portion of your payment is non-refundable. If you cancel your room before November 10th, you will receive a refund minus $150 per room/per person. We cannot offer any accommodation reimbursements after November 15th.