Chenrezig Retreat

Chenrezig  Retreat
Avalokiteshvara (in Sanskrit) or Chenrezig (in Tibetan) is the Buddha of Compassion, the embodiment of all the infinite Buddhas’ compassionate wisdom.
Through Chenrezig practice and the recitation of his mantra, “Om Mani Padme Hum” – we generate a compassionate mind tirelessly attempting to deliver all beings from suffering. With our hearts open we learn to tune our minds to the sensitivity of the suffering of others with wisdom and compassion.

Saturday 22nd October
Afternoon 3pm – 5pm    The retreat will open with Geshela giving an explanation of  the six-syllable Cherezig                                                 Mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum”
Evening 6pm                   Shared dinner at the centre – please bring a vegetarian dish to share.

Sunday 23rd October
Morning 10am                Geshela will lead us in a Chenrezig Puja, Sadhana  (A form of ritual prayer and  act of                                               showing reverence.)
Shared Lunch 12noon   Please bring a vegetarian dish to share
3pm – 5pm                       Discussion on Chenrezig and guide to doing the practice.

Monday 24th October
Morning 8am                 At the Stupa – Reciting the Chenrezig Mantra
9am                                 Mudra discussion  – (Mudras are hand positions often depicted in Buddhist art and                                                   used in practice to evoke a particular state of mind.)
10 am                             Geshela will close with a dedication. (maybe with a teaching before closing – if our                                                     combined karma is very good 🙂   )  

What to bring, an open heart, cash offerings to give to our sangha, small offerings of flowers or water for the Chenrezig Puja. Shared meals. 

Friends and family all welcome
As always all teachings and retreats are offered free of charge – a donation towards the cost will be greatly appreciated.