• Wheel Of Life Retreat

The Wheel of Life is a diagram drawn by Buddha that teaches the complete path to enlightenment. Included within it are Buddha’s teachings on The Four Noble Truths, telling us what we should know, abandon, and practice so that we can attain permanent liberation from suffering. It also illustrates the Twelve Dependent-Related Links, a chain-like series of cause and effect that reveals in detail the inner, underlying causes of suffering and how to break free from them forever.

This course will give a practical and contemplative tour of the Wheel of Life and show how we can use this diagram to inspire our meditations and guide us along the spiritual path.  All levels of experience are welcome, from complete beginners to seasoned meditators.

Materials for the retreat: 

Since we will spend considerable time meditating on this visual diagram, it is strongly recommended that you have your own copy of The Wheel of Life image. You can find a black-and-white version in the book Joyful Path of Good Fortune. A full-color image is available from our bookstore (starting at $2; contact us at least 48 hours in advance of the retreat to arrange for pickup), or online from Tharpa Publications.

AVAILABILITY

This retreat is available two ways:

🕙 Live online

🎞️ Recorded and available for 72 hours afterward

SCHEDULE

10 - 11:15am: Teaching & Meditation 1

11:45 - 1pm: Teaching & Meditation 2

lunch break

2:15 - 3:30pm: Teaching & Meditation 3

👉 And available to watch or rewatch for 72 hours after. Just register before the live event finishes, and shortly after it finishes you'll automatically receive a link to watch it any time for 72 hours.

TEACHER

Gen Kelsang Zamling is known for his practical approach, warmth, and clarity. Skilled in guiding meditators of all levels, he is well-loved by his students and sets an immaculate example of someone who has taken Buddha's teachings to heart.

BOOKS & RESOURCES

This retreat will use the following resources. Since we will spend considerable time meditating on this visual diagram, it is strongly recommended that you have your own copy of The Wheel of Life image. You can find a black-and-white version in the book Joyful Path of Good Fortune. A full-color image is available from our bookstore (starting at $2; contact us at least 48 hours in advance of the retreat to arrange for pickup), or online from Tharpa Publications. You may also find it helpful to have a copy of the book and/or sadhana on hand.

• Image: The Wheel of LIfe
• Book: Joyful Path of Good Fortune 
• Sadhana: Prayers for Meditation 

COST

$30

Benefactors and Patrons: free; see the member benefits section for codes needed to receive these discounts. $35 for 30 days: free; discount is automatically applied. Refund policy.