Transforming Adversity
With Kadam Peter Kurczynski
June 17 - 19, 2022
RETREAT BY INVITED PRESENTER
Sometimes it feels that our life is falling apart, because of work, money, relationships or health problems. Buddhist meditations on training the mind provide inner methods for responding peacefully and constructively, allowing even painful circumstances to become part of our path to happiness.
STAY SAFE DURING COVID-19: We are committed to your health and safety; please read our COVID-19 Precautions & Preparations to understand our strategies.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Guided meditations and teaching
- Meditation pryers, including instructions and commentary
- Intimate setting with personal access to the teacher
- Interactive sessions with discussion and question and answer periods
- Morning quiet hours
- Group hike
- Optional instruction in Buddhist ritual practice
- Delicious all-vegetarian meals with locally sourced ingredients
- Option to extend stay on Personal Retreat
- Extensive library of dharma books
- Expansive wooded grounds with beautiful flora and fauna
OPEN TO ALL
There are no prerequisites for this program; it is appropriate for meditators at all levels and especially those who wish to deepen their existing practice.
SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
Friday, June 17
3:00 PM | Check in begins |
6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
7:30-9:00 PM | Welcome |
Introduction Program |
Saturday, June 18
7:00-8:00 AM | Morning Prayers for Meditation and Lamrim Meditation (optional) |
8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast |
10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Teaching and Meditation with Kadam Peter |
12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
1:30-3:30 PM | Group Hike (weather permitting) |
4:00-6:00 PM | Teaching and Meditation with Kadam Peter |
6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
7:30-8:30 PM | Q & A |
Sunday, June 19
7:00-8:00 AM | Morning Prayers for Meditation and Lamrim Meditation (optional) |
8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast |
9:30 AM-11:30 AM | Teaching and Meditation with Kadam Peter |
12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
1:00 PM | Checkout and Departure |
Teacher
Kadam Peter is the resident teacher of Dharmachakra Buddhist Center. He has been practicing Buddhism in formal study programs of the New Kadampa Tradition for nearly twenty five years. He has participated in numerous meditation retreats, and regularly attends international festivals of Kadampa Buddhism. His teachings are timely, practical and easy to apply in everyday life. In 2013, he received the title “Kadam,” meaning senior lay resident teacher.
Learn more about Kadam Peter Kurczynski