Weekend retreat led by Khenpo Kunga Dakpa
April 24 – 26 | Online
Explore a foundational Buddhist text
Join us for an online weekend retreat with Khenpo Kunga Dakpa, focused on cultivating Bodhichitta: the Mind of Enlightenment. This weekend marks the start of a 10 day retreat on the The Path of the Bodhisattva, held at the World Peace Stupa Center in Winterswijk. Both programs are based on Shantideva’s famous Bodhicharyavatara, offering a practical, hands-on guidance for applying the Buddha’s teachings in everyday life.
English spoken (without translation)
“All those who are unhappy in the world are so as a result of their desire for their own happiness. All those who are happy in the world are so as a result of their desire for the happiness of others.“
Śāntideva, A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life
Learn about Bodhichitta
We start on Friday evening with an exploration of Shantideva’s life, and the foundational role his teachings play in Buddhist practice. The weekend retreat focuses on chapters 1 and 3 of Shantideva’s 8th-century text.
Chapter 1: The Excellence of Bodhichitta
Learn how bodhichitta fosters compassion, openness, and resilience.
Chapter 3: Taking Hold of Bodhichitta
Discover practical steps for awakening and sustaining bodhichitta, empowering yourself to navigate life’s challenges with wisdom and compassion.
What you’ll learn in this retreat
- The difference between relative and ultimate bodhichitta
- The two aspects of bodhichitta: aspiration and application
- How bodhichitta not only enhances personal practice but also contributes to the well-being of others
Why attend?
This timeless Buddhist text offers powerful guidance for transforming adversity and fears into freedom, enabling you to become more open and available to others. Through teachings, guided meditations, and reflection, Khenpo Kunga Dakpa will show us how to integrate these profound teachings into daily life, embodying the bodhisattva path and give your best in all circumstances.
Practical information
When
Friday April 24 at 16.30 till Sunday April 26 13.00
Where
You can participate in the weekend retreat online through Zoom. Attendence in person depends on the spots available in the retreat center in Winterswijk.
Costs
Online weekend participation: € 165