The Tibetan word for retreat is ‘tsam’, which means ‘stop’ or ‘make a break’. This indicates we must stop, or make a break from, our normal activities and concentrate on a particular spiritual practice. The most important thing to stop during retreat is our distractions—to stop our busy mind.
At Kadampa Meditation Center, we offer a variety of retreats to give the practitioner an opportunity to ‘take a break’ from normal activities and a distracted mind.
These retreats are offered throughout the year at the center and provide an opportunity to gain retreat experience in a quiet, peaceful environment. We offer meditation retreats that range from half-day retreats on Saturdays, to full weekends, to away retreats during which we stay at a retreat center in the mountains. These relaxing and profound retreats help us create the space to more deeply contemplate and meditate on specific teachings.
Preliminary Guide Retreats are held every year at the center. They are usually a week in length, four sessions a day, and allow people to gain deeper experience of a particular practice. They are an integral part of the Teacher Training Program (TTP), but are also open to everyone. You may attend any number of sessions. Preliminary Guide Retreats include the following:
Practice timeless Buddhist techniques to relax our minds. Learn valuable tools for daily peace at this Saturday class.
with Kadampa Teacher, Sheana Johnson
Rejuvenate at this peaceful meditation retreat in lovely Hermosa Beach.
with Kadam Gerry Donovan
Everything we need is already here, come learn practical methods to train your mind.
with Kadam Gerry Donovan
Once we have cleared our mind of mistaken views, all our actions will naturally be pure. There will no longer be the slightest trace of suffering, impurity, or problems. This is how to find true happiness from within our mind.
with Kadam Gerry Donovan
500 6th St Hermosa Beach, CA
info@meditateinthesouthbay.org
310-848-9680
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