Sun, Oct 26
|KMCC - Oak Park
Guru Yoga Mandala Retreat
An in-depth, unguided retreat for increasing the positive energy of our mind, purifying negative karma, and receiving inspiring blessings. These three conditions make it possible to progress swiftly along the path to actual Enlightenment.
Time & Location
Oct 26, 2025, 3:00 PM – Oct 28, 2025, 12:45 PM
KMCC - Oak Park, 13 Harrison St, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
Details
In this in-depth unguided retreat, we will engage in the traditional practices of making mandala offerings using a traditional mandala kit, and making heartfelt prayers to our Spiritual Guide. By engaging in these two practices, we greatly increase the positive energy of our mind, purify negative karma, and receive inspiring blessings; these three conditions make it possible to progress swiftly along the path to actual Enlightenment.
This is an unguided retreat, however all levels of students are welcome to attend -- from beginners to advanced practitioners. New students are especially encouraged to attend the Sunday 3pm Introductory Teaching for an explanation of the retreat.
This retreat will be based upon the book Great Treasury of Merit, and will use the traditional prayers and meditations found in the following booklet: Offering to the Spiritual Guide.
Please note: Because we will be using traditional mandala kits and malas for this retreat, students are strongly encouraged -- but not required -- to bring their own. These items are also available for purchase in our gift shop.
SCHEDULE
Sunday, October 26
Introductory Teaching: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Session 1: 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Session 2: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Monday, October 27
Session 1: 8:15 - 10:15 am
Session 2: 10:45 am - 12:45 pm
Tuesday, October 28
Session 1: 8:15 - 10:15am
Session 2: 10:45 am - 12:45 pm
TEACHER
Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Zamling (only for "Introductory Teaching" on Sunday)
BOOKS & MATERIALS
Students are strongly encouraged -- but not required -- to bring the following traditional items. They are also available for purchase in our gift shop.
Mandala kit
Mala
The following book(s) will be referenced. If you'd like to follow along, you can purchase copies from our bookstore or by clicking the book title.
This retreat will use the traditional prayers and meditations found in the following booklet (copies will be available to borrow while in the center):
COST
$40
Standard Members: free
Plus Members: free
Benefactor Members: free
Please note: to receive the member discount, your membership must be active at the time the event will take place. No one turned away for lack of funds; contact us to request financial accommodations. Refund policy
LIVESTREAMING
This in-person event is also available by livestream for monthly members. Register through the Livestreaming for Members page. Not a member? Learn more about our membership options here.
Register
Oct 26-28 Retreat
$40.00
Total
$0.00