


Sat, Oct 03
|Normal First United Methodist Church
The Peace of Concentration: Guided Meditation Retreat
Meditation is the actual medicine to make even the busiest mind peaceful, calm, and healthy. In this morning retreat, you'll learn how to stop fighting distractions and build your meditation skills. Led by Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Zamling.
Time & Location
Oct 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Normal First United Methodist Church, 211 N School St, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Details
Do you ever think your mind is too distracted to meditate? (That's like saying I'm too sick to go to the hospital, by the way!) Meditation is the actual medicine to make our mind peaceful, calm, and healthy, but it's common to feel that our mind is too busy and negative for meditation to work.
During this brief morning retreat, Gen Zamling will guide simple and effective meditations that promote a peaceful positive state of mind that you can later practice anytime you wish. Each session will include helpful instruction, guided meditation, and time for questions.
We'll explore:
How to build skill and confidence in meditation
How to stop fighting distractions in meditation
How to continue your meditation practice after the retreat
Everyone is welcome to this morning retreat with Gen Zamling, a Buddhist monk and meditation teacher who has many years experience guiding students of all levels in retreat. He is known for his warm-hearted, clear and practical guidance.
No previous experience is necessary, and absolutely everyone is welcome!
SCHEDULE
Session 1, 10:00 - 11:00am
Session 2, 11:20am - 12:00pm
Session 3, 12:20 - 1:00pm
TEACHER
Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Zamling, a Buddhist monk and meditation teacher who has many years experience guiding students of all levels in retreat. He is known for his warm-hearted, clear and practical guidance.
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
$25
Monthly members:
Basic Members: $25
Standard Members: free
Benefactor Members: free
Please note: to receive a member discount, your membership must be active at the time the event takes place.
Refund policy. No one turned away for lack of funds; contact us to request financial accommodations.
LIVESTREAMING
This in-person event is not available by livestream.
Register
Oct 3 Retreat
$25.00
Total
$0.00