Migtsema Day Retreat Online
Recommended for those with some experience of Kadampa Buddhist Meditation
Sunday 24 January ~ 10am-8pm
On this more advanced retreat we will be focusing on deepening our experience of Migtsema mantra recitation and Mahamudra meditation.
The Migtsema mantra is a revered Kadampa Buddhist mantra and through its recitation we can increase our innate compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power. Transmitted to Je Tsongkhapa by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri this mantra is very blessed and is very important for fulfilling one’s own and others wishes and contains the meaning of all Buddha’s eighty four thousand teachings.
With the inspiration of the Migtsema prayer we will also be practising Mahamudra meditation. Mahamudra, or meditating on the nature of our own mind, is a practice that helps us to reduce distractions, improve our concentration, and connect us with our potential for deep inner peace.
Buddha said, “If you realise your own mind you will become a Buddha, you should not seek Buddhahood elsewhere”. His meaning is that true happiness cannot be found outside of our mind in our external world. It can only be found within our mind. Mahamudra meditation takes us on an inner journey to realising our own mind and discovering our own true source of happiness from within.
The Migtsema mantra recitation and Mahamudra meditation will be practised within the context of the Kadampa Buddhist “Heart Jewel” prayers. These prayers remove negativity from our mind and nourish us with positive energy and inspiration.
The retreat schedule
Session 1: 10:00 – 11:00 am – with introductory teaching and guided meditations
Session 2: 12:00 – 1:00 pm – with guided meditations
Session 3: 4:00 – 5:00 pm – silent meditations
Session 4: 7:00 – 8.15 pm – silent meditations with Dorje Shugden prayers to finish
THE TEACHER
Kelsang Chogma is the Resident Teacher for Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Halifax. She has been practising and teaching meditation and modern Buddhism for over twenty years.
Chogma was ordained as a Buddhist nun in 2009 by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and serves as a wonderful example of the ordained way of life in the modern world. She is loved for her joyful enthusiasm and gentle skill in guiding meditations.
HOW THE COURSE WILL RUN
The retreat will be live-streamed via Zoom Webinar with video catch-up available for 7 days.
After booking you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom registration link. Once you’ve registered you’ll receive a join link to use on the day of the retreat. The same link will be used for all four sessions.
After the live-stream has finished you’ll receive the receive the recording link via email.
If you live closer to one of our sister Centres please contact them for details of their classes. You can find your closest Kadampa Centre at kadampa.org
