Finding Balance: Guided Meditation Day Retreat

When we gain the realization of equanimity our mind becomes peaceful and we do not feel disturbed whatever our circumstances. ... If everyone were to develop equanimity they would not be governed by attachment and hatred, and they would find freedom from suffering."

– Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

Take a day out of your busy schedule to relax in our peaceful meditation space for a day of guided retreat.

During this retreat, we will be training in the sublime meditations that give rise to equanimity – a warm and friendly feeling towards all living beings. This precious state of mind frees us from unbalanced attitudes such as anger, jealousy and fear – states of mind that disturb our inner peace – and as a result we will find that many of our own personal problems are overcome.

Each retreat session will include time for brief preliminary prayers to prepare us for meditation, guidance from the retreat Teacher, Gen Kelsang Rabka, plenty of time for meditation, as well as time for Q&A.

This retreat is open to everyone regardless of experience, and is perfectly suitable for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. Everybody is welcome!

Timetable

9 - 10.30am: Introduction, teaching & retreat session #1

11am - 12pm: Retreat session #2

1.30 - 2.30pm: Retreat session #3

3 - 4pm: Retreat session #4

*Please note that lunch is not provided. You're welcome to bring your own lunch provided that it is vegetarian and alcohol-free. Otherwise there are plenty of eateries in the local area that you're able to visit over the lunch break.

Retreat Session Breakdown:

15min – Liberating Prayer & Breathing Meditation

10–15min – Teaching and Q&A

25–30min – Meditation

5mins – Concluding advice & dedication

(The first session of the day will include an additional 30min teaching to explain the main meditation that we will be training in.)

Event Fee: $48 per person

Please note that this retreat is restricted to a maximum of 26 attendees so please book early if you wish to attend.

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About the Teacher

Gen Kelsang Rabka is an Australian Buddhist monk who was appointed as the Resident Teacher of KMC Singapore in mid-2020. He has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche and his senior disciples for over 15 years, and has taught in Asia, Australia and the UK.

The clarity and warmth in his teachings have helped many students experience the practical benefits of modern Kadampa Buddhism in their daily lives.