Sun, Sep 20
|KMCC - Oak Park
Vajrasattva Purification Retreat
Purify negative karma using a very powerful method that Buddhist practitioners have relied upon for generations. Guided introduction, with unguided sessions following.
Time & Location
Sep 20, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT – Sep 21, 2026, 11:45 AM CDT
KMCC - Oak Park, 13 Harrison St, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
Details
For generations, Buddhist practitioners have used the meditation and prayers of Buddha Vajrasattva - a very powerful method to purify negative karma using four special meditations. This retreat will also use the traditional Kadampa Buddhist prayers and meditations called Offering to the Spiritual Guide.
Please note: 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.
Schedule
Sunday, September 20:
3:00 - 4:00pm: Introduction to Vajrasattva Retreat
4:30 - 6:00pm: Unguided Retreat Session 1
6:30 - 8:00pm: Unguided Retreat Session 2
Monday, September 21:
8:15 - 9:45am: Unguided Retreat Session 1
10:15 - 11:45am: Unguided Retreat Session 1
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
$30
Monthly members:
Basic Members: $30
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
Sep 20-21 Vajrasattva Retreat
$30.00
Total
$0.00