Tue, Jun 03
|KMCC - Wicker Park
Offering our Faith Retreat: Celebrating Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
*Intro on June 3, retreat on June 4* A one-day retreat remembering the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe-la, Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition.
Time & Location
Jun 03, 2025, 7:00 PM – Jun 04, 2025, 5:30 PM
KMCC - Wicker Park, 2010 W Pierce Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Details
Every day we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe-la, our Root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition.
But on the auspicious day June 4, at Kadampa centers around the world, with minds of joy and gratitude, we offer him our faith through using the special prayer Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso from his Faithful Disciples and collecting our Guru’s name mantra in a one-day retreat.
No previous experience necessary; absolutely everyone is welcome!
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, June 3
7:00 - 8:30pm - Introduction to the Retreat
Wednesday, June 4
11:00am - 12:30pm - Retreat Session 1
12:30 - 2:00pm lunch break
2:00 - 3:30pm - Retreat Session 2
4:00 - 5:30pm - Retreat Session 3
7:00 - 9:00pm - Offering to the Spiritual Guide
TEACHER
Gen Kelsang Zamling, Resident Teacher
COST
free
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.