Finding Inner Peace - Away Weekend Meditation Retreat 5th - 7th November 2021

Fri Nov 5, 17:00 - Sun Nov 7, 12:30

Thirsty Falls Guest Farm

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Finding Inner Peace - Away Weekend Meditation Retreat from 5th to 7th November with Gen Kelsang Mila


Join us for this away weekend Meditation Retreat to learn how to find inner peace and heal from the heart through meditation practice.

The Retreat takes place at Thirsty Falls Guest Farm in the Magaliesburg, 90 minutes drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria.

The Retreat will be guided by Gen Kelsang Mila, Resident Teacher of Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Johannesburg.


About the Venue

Cradled amidst the rugged splendour of the African bush and cliffs as a backdrop, Thirsty Falls offers spectacular views and absolute privacy in a tranquil environment. Thirsty Falls derives its name from the many mountain waterfalls above in the cliffs, that happen during Highveld thunderstorms, the waters "vanish" into the underground caverns.


About the Teacher

Gen Kelsang Mila is an ordained Buddhist nun who has been studying and teaching under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for over 16 years. She is greatly appreciated as a meditation teacher and is especially known for her clarity, and her humorous and inspirational presentation of Dharma. Her teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life. Through her gentle, joyful approach and peaceful example, she has helped many people find a true sense of happiness in their hearts. 



 

Price: R1,900 p/person (includes two nights accommodation, all meals (vegetarian) and retreat sessions


Retreat Sessions

The sessions are approximately 75 minutes and combine practical instruction and guided meditations that will allow you to:

· connect with an experience of true inner peace

· develop basic techniques that will help you to create a consistent habit of a personal meditation practice

· leave with practical tools to apply effective techniques that you have learned to your daily life


During the breaks

Between sessions you can relax and unwind by carrying your experience of peace in the following ways:

· enjoy the beauty of nature and the tranquility of Thirsty Falls guest farm

· connect and discuss with positive, like-minded people

· nourish yourself with refreshing cool drinks and healthy snacks from our pop up store.

· explore our bookstore and gift shop


Retreat Schedule:


Friday 5th November evening

17:00 - 18:30 - Registration

18:00 - 19:15 - Supper

19:30 - 20:45 - Session 1

Tea and coffee

 

Saturday 6th November

06:30 - 08:00 - Breakfast

09:00 - 10:15 - Session 2

10:15 - 11:00 - Tea break

11:00 - 12:15 - Session 3

12 :30 - 14:00 - Lunch

15:00 - 16:30 - Walk

17:00 - 18:15 - Session 4

18:30 - 19:30 - Dinner

19:45 - 20:30 - Q and A in the Boma

 

Sunday 7th November

06:30 - 07:00 - Session 5

07:00 - 08:30 - Breakfast

09:00 - 10:00 - Walk

10:30 - 11:45 - Session 6

11:45 - 12:30 - Tea

Departure : 12:30