• Buddhist Refuge Retreat

The Three Wishfulfilling Jewels of Buddhism are Buddha, Dharma (Buddha's teachings), and Sangha (the spiritual community). By relying upon the Three Jewels with strong faith, we are protected from outer dangers, inner fears and delusions, and we establish the path to authentic liberation and enlightenment. This in-depth unguided retreat will begin with an introduction on Friday night followed by self-guided retreat sessions on Saturday and Sunday in which we meditate on refuge and collect traditional refuge prayers while using the blessed Kadampa prayers, Essence of Good Fortune.

AVAILABILITY

😊 Oak Park (in person)

🕙 Live online

🎞️ Friday evening will be recorded and available for 72 hours afterward

SCHEDULE

Friday, November 12

Introduction to the Retreat: 7:00 - 8:30pm

this talk will be recorded and available for 72 hrs

Saturday, November 13 

live only; not recorded

all sessions are unguided 

Session 1: 9:00 - 10:30am  

Session 2: 11:00 - 12:30pm  

Session 3: 4:00 - 5:30pm  

Session 4: 6:00 - 7:30pm

Sunday, November 14 

live only; not recorded

all sessions are unguided 

Session 1: 9:00 - 10:30am  

Session 2: 4:00 - 5:30pm  

Session 3: 6:00 - 7:30pm

TEACHER

Friday evening Introduction to the Retreat: Gen Kelsang Zamling, Resident Teacher

BOOKS & MATERIALS

Click any title below to learn more about it and order a printed, e-book, or audio copy from Tharpa Publications. You can also purchase copies in person at our Oak Park and Wicker Park locations.

The Introduction to the Retreat will refer to the following book(s). 

• Great Treasury of Merit 
• Joyful Path of Good Fortune

The retreat sessions will use the following sadhana.

• Essence of Good Fortune

COST

Friday evening Introduction: $12

Retreat sessions: free -- donations accepted

DONATE HERE or in person

Refund policy

No one turned away for lack of funds; contact us to request financial accommodations. FP & Supporting Members: half price; Benefactors and Patrons: free. See the member benefits section for codes needed to receive these discounts. $35 for 30 days: free, discount is automatically applied.