Happiness is something that each one of us has the potential to experience, but often our habitual ways of thinking take us in the opposite direction. 

 

“Inner peace, or mental peace, is the source of all our happiness. Although all living beings have the same basic wish to be happy all the time, very few people understand the real causes of happiness.”

 

In this retreat, we will learn about some of the habits of happy people that will enrich our life’s experience. We will explore several meditations and ways of thinking that uplift the mind and how by carrying these with mindfulness into our day we can maintain a light, joyful attitude whatever life throws our way. 

The retreat is suitable for those who are new to meditation or would like to deepen their experience. It includes guided meditations, short teachings as well as Q&A in the last session. Everyone can benefit from this retreat — you don't have to be Buddhist to participate.
 

You can register for the retreat online or in person at KMC Bloomington's reception.

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ABOUT the TEACHER

As a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, Gen Kelsang Chokyi has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for 20 years and is an American Buddhist nun. She is the Resident Teacher at KMC Bloomington. With joy, wisdom and experience, she illuminates how we can integrate Buddha's teachings into daily life.  
 

SCHEDULE 

10:00 - 11:30am — Session 1

11:45am - 1:00pm — Session 2

1:00 - 2:00pm — Lunch

BOOK for the RETREAT

This retreat will be using the book How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. It's not required to have these books, but some people like to have them on hand during the event or read more afterward.

 

You can purchase books in our Bookstore & Shop — shop schedule

 

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