Guided Weekend Retreat: Developing the Mind of Enlightenment

Guided Weekend Retreat with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Rabka

The ultimate goal of the Buddhist spiritual path is the attainment of enlightenment — a state in which all mental limitations have been removed and all positive qualities have been developed to their fullest extent. However, such a state will never be reached if we do not first develop "the mind of enlightenment", also known as "bodhichitta".

Join us for our first weekend retreat of 2025 during which our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Rabka will guide us through one of Buddha's transformative methods for cultivating the supreme good heart of bodhichitta known as "The Sevenfold Cause and Effect". This special sequence of trainings leads us through a step-by-step development of mind culminating in the supremely altruistic mind of enlightenment as follows:

1. Developing equanimity
2. Recognizing that all living beings are our mothers
3. Remembering the kindness of all mother beings
4. Developing the wish to repay the kindness of all mother beings
5. Developing affectionate love
6. Developing great compassion
7. Developing superior intention
8. Developing bodhichitta

With plenty of time for meditation, personal reflection, and Q&A, this retreat offers a meaningful and practical opportunity to deepen your spiritual path. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you’ll find inspiration and insight to carry into your daily life.

Everybody is welcome to join this retreat, but please note that this is an in-depth Buddhist event so some basic knowledge or openness to concepts such as karma and the existence of past and future lives will be assumed.

Please note that whilst tea, coffee and snacks are provided during the breaks, accommodation and meals are not provided as part of this event.

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Timetable

Friday, 10th Jan

7.30 – 9pm: Introduction & retreat session #1

Saturday, 11th Jan

9 – 10.30am: Retreat session #2

11.15am – 12.30pm: Retreat session #3

2 – 3.15pm: Retreat session #4

3.45 – 5pm: Wishfulfilling Jewel chanted prayers with Tsog offering (optional)

Sunday, 12th Jan

9 – 10.30am: Retreat session #5

11.15am – 12.30pm: Retreat session #6

2 – 3.15pm: Retreat session #7

4 – 5.30pm: Retreat session #8

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Retreat Session Breakdown

10mins – Liberating Prayer & relaxation meditation

10mins – Q&A

15-20mins – Teaching

25-35mins – Meditation

5mins – Dedication & subsequent practice

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Event Fees:

$92 per person for the whole weekend

Note that bookings for the individual days of the retreat will also become available closer to the event:

• $15 per person for Friday evening
• $40 per person for Saturday only
• $55 per person for Sunday only

Please book early if you wish to attend as seating is limited to 26 participants.

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About the Teacher

Gen Kelsang Rabka was appointed as the Resident Teacher of KMC Singapore in mid 2020. He is an Australian Buddhist monk who 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 Australia, the UK and Asia.

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