Wed, Dec 11 - Fri, Dec 13

Oceanfront Away Retreat in Playas, Tijuana
Tranquil Abiding on Precious Human Life

Join us for our winter away retreat on the beach in Tijuana. In this retreat we will focus on the teachings that inspire a deep appreciation for our precious human life and an acute awareness of its rarity. This understanding is an inexhaustible source of joyful effort and clarity as to the real meaning of our life.

This retreat is open to KMC San Diego members only. If you are not currently a member but would like to attend, please email [email protected].

Retreat Venue

Private oceanfront condo in Playas, Tijuana. Physical address is Avenida del Pacifico 2651, Costa de Oro, Tijuana, Baja California 22506.

Retreat Schedule

Wednesday, Dec 11
Session 1 | 2-3pm
Session 2 | 4-5:30pm
Session 3 | 8-9:15pm

Thursday, Dec 12
Session 4 | 8-9am
Session 5 | 11am-12:15pm
Session 6 | 4-5:30pm
Session 7 | 8-9:15pm

Friday, Dec 13
Session 8 | 8-9am
Session 9 | 10:30am-12pm

Onsite Accommodations

The condo has four bedrooms each with an en suite bathroom, one king or queen bed, and room for 1-2 people to sleep on the floor with an air mattress / sleeping pad. Additional sleeping space is available in the common room.

Option 1: Reserve a bed in one of the four bedrooms for $75/night. Couples should register together (there will be an option to add 2nd person for $200) and can request a private room in notes section at checkout.

Option 2: Reserve space for air mattress for $25/night. Must bring a pillow, bedding, towel, and air mattress / sleeping pad.

Also, there are many reasonably priced Airbnbs nearby if you would like to stay offsite.

Pricing

Retreat + queen/king bed* (2N) $300

Retreat + space for air mattress (2N) $200

Retreat only (sleeping offsite) $150

*Couples should register together (there will be an option to add 2nd person for $200) and request a private room in notes section at checkout.

Meals

Meals are not provided. Attendees will have access to a full kitchen and can pick up provisions at the local grocery store. There are also many restaurants close to the venue.

Transportation

Transportation provided by sangha members. Please keep in mind that re-entering the US may take up to 1.5 hours depending on border crossing traffic.

Offsite Accommodations

Onsite private single rooms are sold out, but there is plenty of room for everyone at the retreat sessions if you are interested in renting an Airbnb nearby and carpooling with sangha. Our admin director Ismael ([email protected]) is familiar with the area and has offered to help with the rental search if anyone needs it.

Retreat Teacher

Gen Kelsang Lhadron is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center San Diego. Gen Lhadron's sincere teachings are presented with humor and practical examples that make them accessible to everyone. Through her kindness and enthusiasm for meditation practice, she provides an inspiring example of a modern Buddhist practitioner for our society.