Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully

In this contemplative away 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

    Retreat fees include 5 delicious vegetarian meals, refreshments and snacks, two nights of accommodation, and all teachings.

    Accommodation consists primarily of two-bed shared rooms with twin beds and a small number of queen-bed rooms that can be booked by couples or as single occupancy rooms. All rooms have an ensuite bathroom or washroom facilities close by. 

    (Please note: if you are a member of KMC Vancouver or KMC Fraser Valley, you should choose member pricing; if you are a member of another Centre or not a Centre member, please choose non-member pricing.)

    Accommodation and Pricing

    Member in a shared twin-bed room: $395
    Nonmember in a shared twin-bed room: $520
    Member in a shared queen bed room: $395
    Nonmember in a shared queen bed room: $520
    Member single occupancy in a queen bed room: $635
    Nonmember single occupancy in a queen bed room: $730
    Member single occupancy in a twin-bed room: $600
    Nonmember single occupancy in a twin-bed room: $700

    Registration is confirmed when payment is complete.

    Terms and Conditions:

    Your registration is subject to the following terms and conditions:

    • 25% of your retreat fees are non-refundable upon booking
    • 75% of your retreat fees are refundable upon cancellation until the end of the day on August 28th
    • cancellations after August 28th are not refundable unless we are able to re-book your accommodation
    • please contact Gloria at registrar@kmcfv.ca if you have any questions about registration and/or cancellation. Thank you!

  • Books

    TBA soon!

  • How to register

    Please register using the yellow “Pay Now” button below. If you have any questions about registration, please email registrar@kmcfv.ca Thank you!

    The registration deadline for this retreat is August 28th at the end of the day. We may be able to add limited further registration after that date.

    We are also keeping a waitlist of those who are interested in attending a partial retreat (for example, Saturday only, with no overnight accommodation). Please contact the registrar at the above email address for further details.

Weekend Retreat (2 Nights) Registration and Payment

Weekend Retreat (2 Nights) Registration and Payment
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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.