Mahayana Refuge Retreat        

April 5th - 10th

Session Times: 7:30am, 10:30am, 4pm, 7pm

On this retreat we have a perfect opportunity to deepen our experience of refuge. When we practice refuge we are entering the Buddhist path to liberation and enlightenment. This retreat follows the Shelter from the Storm Day Course and Mahayana Refuge Ceremony on April 3rd.

Fasting and Purication Retreat    

April 16th - 17th

Session Times: 6:30am Precepts*, 7:30am, 10am, 3pm

This special fasting and purification retreat is performed in conjunction with Eleven-faced Avalokiteshvara- The Buddha of Compassion.

It is very powerful for purifying negative karma of body, speech, and mind, and for pacifying strong delusions such as desirous attachment and hatred. It is also a special method for recieving blessings and improving our experience of love, compassion and bodhichitta.

 *Taking the precepts is required in order to attend any of the sessions.

Guru Yoga Mandala Retreat

June 7th - 12th

Session Times: 7:30am, 10:30am, 4pm, 7pm 

In this annual retreat we focus on the preliminary practices of accumulating merit, or positive energy, by making mandala offerings and receiving powerful blessings by engaging in the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa.