Away Retreat September 2015

Abiding in Clarity: Meditation on the Nature of the Mind

Lake Arrowhead Labor Day Weekend Away Retreat 
Friday, September 4 – Tuesday, September 8
With Gen Kelsang Rigpa

In the scriptures it says, “If you realize your own mind you will become a Buddha; you should not seek Buddhahood elsewhere.”

Take your meditation practice to the next level in this silent retreat on the nature of your own mind. This sublime and relaxing meditation on the clear nature of the mind gives us deep insight into its flexible and limitless nature. In turn, this helps us to understand through our own experience methods to actualize our potential for lasting happiness and peace. We will be taught a special method for accessing a more subtle level of awareness that will greatly empower our ability to meditate as well as to experience more freedom and joy in our daily life. Everyone is welcome.

For this retreat it is not necessary to have done any preliminary training before attending. Each day Gen Rigpa will be guiding sessions on how to find the meditation object – the nature of the mind – and then how to train in tranquil abiding using that object.

Completely Self-Guided Option:
Also, we are happy to share that for those who have engaged in silent retreat training in the past, we will offer a 2nd meditation room for completely silent, self-guided retreat on the object of your choosing.

General Retreat Description:

During meditation retreat we take ourselves away from our usual routines and learn how to go inside our heart to develop the inner peace and positivity that we need for our day to day happiness and a meaningful life. This retreat will provide a spiritual holiday with like-minded friends in a serene and rejuvenating atmosphere. A perfect opportunity to go inside and connect with the boundless potential our our own mind, you are warmly invited to participate in this special retreat.

Location:
Nestled in the stunningly beautiful and majestic mountains of the San Bernardino National Forest, “The Alps of Southern California”, Lake Arrowhead offers an ideal, picturesque setting for meditation retreat. Within the beauty of nature – the striking scenery, wildlife, and fresh air of the mountains – find peace and meaning on this joyful and tranquil weekend retreat. (About a 90-minute drive from Los Angeles.)

Retreat begins 8pm on Friday, and concludes with lunch on Tuesday. To register, please follow link to event below.