Buddha taught many different meditations. The realizations attained through these meditations are the path to liberation. Liberation from suffering therefore depends upon making progress in meditation, and progress in meditation depends upon engaging sincerely in preliminary practices. Buddha taught four principal preliminary practices. These are normally called the ‘four great guides’ because they are the methods by which we are guided into the actual path to liberation. Meditation itself is like the main body, and the four great guides are like four limbs; just as without limbs our body cannot move and function, so without preliminary practices meditation alone cannot work.

- Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

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Sat, Dec 13 | 9am-4pm

Purification Retreat with Resident Teacher Gen Tsoglam

Cost: $35

Member Benefits:
-Free for all members GP II and up.
-For Zoom link, email [email protected].

We dedicate most of our time and energy trying to avoid problems by making changes to the external world. However, the main cause of our unhappiness and difficulties cannot be found in external conditions. It is the negative karma we have created in the past through performing harmful actions. By relying upon Vajrasattva, the Buddha of purification we will cleanse our mind of delusions, negativity and obstacles.

There will be three sessions and the practice is accomplished within the sadhana Offering to the Spiritual Guide. TTP students are required to attend.

Schedule

9-10:30am
11:15am-12:45pm
2:30-4pm

About the Teacher

Gen Kelsang Tsoglam, Resident Teacher Gen Tsoglam has been practicing and teaching Kadampa Buddhism for over 20 years. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and infused with warmth and humor, making Dharma deeply accessible and inspiring.