• Accomplishing the Real Meaning of Human Life Retreat

    Friday, August 16th-Sunday, August 18th, 7:00 pm - 3:15 pm
    Individual days can be attended. See below
    Accommodation options available.

  • About This Event

    Following on from the International Summer Festival at Manjushri KMC, England, Gen Kelsang Demo will lead this meditation retreat based on the commentary to the practices of The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra. This is a special opportunity to deepen our understanding of the teachings in our heart by receiving guidance from a qualified senior practitioner. In this way we progress along the blissful path to enlightenment with Gen Demo in the perfect conditions of an oasis of peace within the City of Sarasota, Florida.

    Retreat structure

    The retreats include practical instructions, guided meditations, Q & A, and food and refreshments. In between sessions there is time to relax, rest, and spend time with like minded friends in our Cafe. The peaceful surroundings of KMC Florida help people to create a comfortable space within their own minds.

  • Event Schedule

    Friday:
    6 - 7pm Registration and Check-in
    7 - 8:30pm Introduction to retreat
    Saturday:
    9:30 - 10:45am Guided Meditation
    11:45am - 1pm Guided Meditation
    1pm - 2pm Lunch
    2:15 - 3:30pm Guided Meditation
    6 - 7pm Dinner
    7:30 - 8:30pm WFJ w/tsog Chanted Prayers
    Sunday:
    9 - 10:15am Guided Meditation
    11 - 12:30pm Meditations for World Peace
    12:30 - 1:30pm Lunch
    2 - 3:15pm Guided Meditation

  • Accommodation Options

    KMC Florida has a variety of on-site accommodation options including single, double, and triple occupancy rooms as well as a male and female dorm. We also have ample bathroom facilities for our guests. Staying onsite in our comfortable accommodation gives our retreat and class participants the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the meditation retreat or course they are attending.

  • The Teacher

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    This event is taught by Gen Kelsang Demo. Gen Kelsang Demo is the Midwestern US National Spiritual Director and the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Washington DC. She has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 20 years and has been teaching Kadampa Buddhism since 1998. Gen Demo is deeply respected as a teacher and practitioner. She demonstrates a wealth of practical knowledge and provides clear and inspiring teachings for people of all levels of interest.

  • Cost

    Discounts on the course are available for Temple Supporters/Members.

    Entire WeekendFridaySaturdaySunday
    Cost per personOn-line: $75
    At door: $100    		On-line: $15
    At door: $20    		On-line: $30
    At door: $40    		On-line: $30
    At door: $40

    Entire WeekendFridaySaturdaySunday
    Temple Supporter/MemberOn-line: $50
    At door: $70    		On-line: Free
    At door: Free    		On-line: $30
    At door: $40    		On-line: $20
    At door: $30
    Single RoomTwin RoomMale DormitoryFemale Dormitory
    Accommodation fees$80 (per night)$55 (per person, per night)$30 (one night)$30 (one night)

  • REGISTRATION

    Live streaming classes booked on this website are only open for those local to KMC Florida. To help build a sense of local community, we ask those living in Florida, closer to Tampa, Safety Harbor, Fort Myers, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, and Orlando, to receive live stream classes from these local Kadampa Meditation/Buddhist Centers.

    Before purchasing our live stream classes please read our payment terms and conditions. 

    KMC FL's Online Class Terms & Conditions

    • The fee for the live stream classes is per person - links to the classes are not to be shared
    • Classes are offered live and online. Unless stated, a video recording is not available afterward

    Refunds and Cancellation

    • Registrants can cancel participation to a live class and receive a full refund by emailing treasurerkmcfl@gmail.com at least 24 hours before the start time of the class.
    • No refunds are given within 24 hours of any class unless there are unique circumstances that are submitted in writing to treasurerkmcfl@gmail.com
    • KMC FL has done its best to provide a good quality live-stream service. We cannot be responsible for the internet speed, lagging, video or sound quality of the personal devices used by people to receive the live stream.



    I agree to these registration terms and conditions.