The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment

Guided Lamrim Retreat

January 13-16

Cost: $5/session or $35 for all January retreats

Discover the power and beauty of the meditations on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. The two main trainings on the path to enlightenment, compassion and wisdom, depend upon a solid foundation of basic Buddhist practices. This guided retreat will provide an excellent opportunity to develop this foundation through teachings and meditations on the initial, intermediate and great scope stages of the path to enlightenment, called Lamrim. This retreat is perfect for beginners and those with experience in meditation. Everyone is welcome to attend either a portion or the entirety of the retreat.

Event Schedule

Friday, January 13
Session 1: 7:00 – 8:15pm | Precious Human Life, Death and Impermanence

Saturday, January 14
Session 1: 10:00 – 11:15am | Refuge
Session 2: 12 – 1:15pm | Karma
Session 3: 2:30 – 4:00pm | Renunciation

Sunday, January 15
Session 1: 10:00 – 11:15am | Overcoming Self-grasping Ignorance
Session 2: 12 – 1:15pm | Cherishing All Living Beings
Session 3: 2:30 – 4:00pm | Great Compassion

Monday, January 16
Session 1: 10 – 11:15am | Bodhichitta
Session 2: 12 – 1:15pm | Emptiness
Session 3: 2:30 – 4pm | Relying on Our Spiritual Guide

Retreat Books and Sadhana

We will be using Prayers for Meditation to prepare for each session.
The main text used will be Mirror of Dharma with Additions.
Other texts referenced could include:

• Joyful Path of Good Fortune
• Modern Buddhism
• The New Meditation Handbook

All of these are available at KMC New Mexico and at Tharpa Publications (also available as ebooks).

Registration

You can preregister for any sessions below.