Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully

In this contemplative retreat we will explore how to create a life of great meaning and purpose. Energize your life on this inspiring weekend away in the peace of Bowen Island. We will reflect on the preciousness of our life and on gaining an awareness of our mortality. These enriching and transformative meditations inspire us to deeply appreciate and make the most of our life.

The weekend will include teachings, guided meditations with Gen Delek and Gen Sanden, and time for Q&A. Enjoy the time between sessions to relax and spend time in the company of like-minded spiritual friends. This retreat is suitable for everyone, regardless of experience.

  • When

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    Schedule

    Friday, Sept 4th
    5:00pm Arrival and registration
    6:00pm Supper
    7:30-8:45pm Session 1

    Saturday, Sept 5th
    9:00-10:15am Session 2
    11:00-12:15pm Session 3
    4:30-5:45pm Session 4
    7:30-8:45pm Session 5

    Sunday 6th
    8:30-9:30am Session 6
    10:15-11:30pm Session 7

  • Where

    The Lodge on Cates Hill, Rivendell Retreat Centre

    600 Rivendell Drive

    Bowen Island, BC (map)

  • Cost

    Coming soon! 

  • Books

    TBA soon!

  • What to expect at the course

    This course will include teachings and meditations, practical advice from Gen Delek, refreshments, and time for questions.

  • How to register

    Registration information is coming…soon! Thank you for your patience 🙂

Teachers

Gen Kelsang Delek, the Resident Teacher of KMC Fraser Valley and KMC Vancouver, is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. She has been a Kadampa Buddhist nun and Teacher under the guidance of her Spiritual Guide, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, for almost 30 years and has been the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Centres in Canada, Japan and the UK.

Gen Kelsang Sanden is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. Well loved for his compassion, sense of humour and the clarity of his teachings, he has been a Kadampa Teacher and monk for more than 20 years.

MEMBERSHIP

The best way to take advantage of our courses and classes.

KMC Fraser Valley has 2 levels of membership. Find out more here.

FIND A CENTRE NEAR YOU

If you live in the Vancouver area, you’ll find classes at KMC Vancouver

If you live on Vancouver Island or surrounding islands, you’ll find classes at KMC Victoria

If you live elsewhere, please click this link for your nearest meditation Centre.