Offering Our Faith Retreat

FREE for Everyone | Drop-ins welcome | Available via livestream for members

Every day we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe-la, our Root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. But on this auspicious day, June 4 (Turning the Wheel of Dharma Day), at Kadampa centres around the world, with minds of rejoicing 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. Everyone is welcome to take part.

Gen Delek will give a short explanation of the retreat at 8am, at the beginning of the first session.

This event is suitable for everyone, beginners are welcome.

Event Schedule

Session 1:  8:00–9:30am
Session 2:  11:00am – 12:15pm
Session 3:   4:00 – 5:15pm
OSG Prayers: 7:00 – 8:30pm

About the Resident Teacher

Gen Kelsang Delek, the Resident Teacher of KMC Vancouver. Her extensive experience and excellent example are well appreciated by her students. With her practical approach and clear explanations of even the most profound of Buddha’s teachings, Gen Delek inspires us to put Dharma into practice in our daily lives.