Sat, Oct 25
|KMCC - Wicker Park
Heart Jewel Retreat
An introduction to the essential spiritual practice of Kadampa Buddhism, called "Heart Jewel," which combines powerful prayers with inspiring meditations. Purify and enrich your mind, and make swift spiritual progress.
Time & Location
Oct 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
KMCC - Wicker Park, 2010 W Pierce Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Details
The essential spiritual practice of Kadampa Buddhism, called Heart Jewel, combines powerful prayers with inspiring meditations to:
remove negativity and obstacles from our mind and meditation practice
enrich our mind with good karma and inspiration, and
make swift spiritual progress along the path to Enlightenment
This retreat will introduce us to this very special, blessed practice through practical instruction and beautiful guided meditations you can later practice at home.
Although this is an in-depth retreat, it is open to everyone.
SCHEDULE
Session 1, 10:00 - 11:15am
Session 2, 11:45 - 1:00pm
Session 3, 2:30 - 4:00pm
optional and open to everyone: "Offering to the Spiritual Guide" puja, 4:45pm - 6:30pm
TEACHER
Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Zamling
BOOKS & MATERIALS
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.
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 25 Retreat
$40.00
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