Labor Day Weekend Away Retreat
Healing Ourself and Others
The Magical Practice of Taking and Giving
Take a break from your busy daily life and join us for a weekend of meditation and relaxation! If you have experience with breathing meditation, you may be familiar with the peace it can evoke in your mind. The magical practice of taking and giving is much more powerful. It purifies our mind on a deep level, quickly accumulates a wealth of positive energy in our heart, and gives us a strong mind that can bear adversity with courage.
In this special retreat, the four Resident Teachers of the Midwest Kadampa Meditation Centers will guide a series of meditations to give you confidence in the practice of taking and giving and to take you deeper. Going away to a retreat like this can be a deeply transformative experience, and it will also prepare you to continue your practice of taking and giving in your daily life.
This retreat is open to both beginner and experienced meditators. Everyone welcome!
Location
Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center
9601 Union Road • Plymouth, IN 46513
Lindenwood Retreat & Conference Center is located on the shores of Lake Gilbraith in Northern Indiana. Lindenwood provides a quiet and peaceful environment for perfect meditation retreat conditions including: comfortable accommodations, beautiful gardens, walking paths, and a meditative labyrinth.
Registration details
Registration closed August 17.
Full retreat with single room: $400 all included
Full retreat with double room: $300 all included
Meals included: 3 meals Saturday, 3 meals Sunday, Monday breakfast, and take away snacks
All rooms have:
- A private bath with shower
- Individually controlled heating and air conditioning units
- Wireless internet access
- Linens and towels
Hourly Schedule
Friday, September 1
- 7:30 - 9pm
- Introduction
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Teachers
Gen Kelsang Dorje
Saturday, September 2
- 7:30 - 8:30am
- Breakfast
- *silence until lunch
- 8:45 - 10am
- Session 1
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Teachers
Gen Kelsang Dorje
- 10:30 - 11:45am
- Session 2
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Teachers
Gen Kelsang Dorje
- 12 - 1pm
- Lunch
- 3:45 - 5pm
- Session 3
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Teachers
Gen Kelsang Wangden
- 5:15 - 6:15pm
- Dinner
- 7:15 - 8:30pm
- Session 4
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Teachers
Gen Kelsang Wangden, Gen Kelsang Zamling
Sunday, September 3
- 7:30 - 8:30am
- Breakfast
- *silence until lunch
- 8:45 - 10am
- Session 1
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Teachers
Gen Kelsang Wangden
- 10:30 - 11:45am
- Session 2
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Teachers
Gen Kelsang Zamling
- 12 - 1pm
- Lunch
- 3:45 - 5pm
- Session 3
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Teachers
Gen Kelsang Zamling
- 5:15 - 6:15pm
- Dinner
- 7:15 - 8:30pm
- Session 4
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Teachers
Gen Kelsang Chokyi
Monday, September 4
- 7:30 - 8:30am
- Breakfast
- *silence until session 1
- 8:45 - 10am
- Session 1
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Teachers
Gen Kelsang Chokyi
- 10:30 - 11:45am
- Session 2
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Teachers
Gen Kelsang Chokyi
Teachers
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Gen Kelsang ChokyiResident Teacher, KMC Bloomington
Gen Kelsang Chokyi is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Bloomington. With joy, wisdom, and experience, she shows how everyone can easily integrate Buddha’s teachings into daily life.
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Gen Kelsang DorjeResident Teacher, KMC Madison
The Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Madison is Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Dorje. Gen Dorje has been studying and practicing Buddhism for over 20 years under the guidance of his teacher Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. Gen Dorje is admired for his warmth and humor in making Buddha’s teachings relevant to the modern world. He is an inspiring example of how to integrate Buddha’s teachings into a joyful life.
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Gen Kelsang WangdenResident Teacher, KMC Indianapolis
Gen Wangden is a Buddhist monk and the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Indianapolis. He is known for his kind heart, joyful nature, and practical advice. Gen Wangden enjoys helping students of all abilities and interests understand and apply Buddhist lessons and cultivate inner peace.
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Gen Kelsang ZamlingResident Teacher, KMC Chicago
Gen Zamling is a Buddhist monk and the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago. He is known for his practical approach, warmth, and clarity. Gen Zamling is well-loved by his students, and sets an immaculate example of someone who has taken Buddha’s teachings to heart.