Our problems are like bad weather in the mind, or like clouds in the sky. We all know that when the storms disappear and the clouds fade away, the sky becomes clear, still and bright. We don’t have to make the sky like that; it's always like that before and after the stormy weather.
In the same way, our mind always has the potential to be peaceful, clear and positive. That is its true nature. We don’t have to force peace into our mind. We just have to understand our own mind and how to uncover its natural potential.
During this retreat, Gen Kelsang Chokyi will explore “what exactly is my mind?” based on the wisdom of the Mahamudra masters. The retreat will provide us with the opportunity to experience the vast space of mental peace that already exists within us. We will learn how to stop identifying with our mental bad weather and instead with our clear sky mind.
READING MATERIAL for the RETREAT
This retreat will be using the Mahamudra Tantra book and the Clarity of Mind booklet by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. It's not required to have these books, but some people like to have them on hand during the event or read more afterward.
Pre-register or drop in | All levels of experience are welcome | Cushy chairs and cushions
Clear Sky Mind Retreat Schedule
Session 1: 10:00am - 11:00am
Session 2: 11:15am - 12:00pm
Session 3: 12:15pm - 1:00pm
What to Expect
3 sessions with 15min breaks
calming guided meditations
short talks to inspire
guided meditations to transform
About the Resident Teacher
As a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, Gen Kelsang Chokyi has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for 19 years and is an American Buddhist nun. She is the Resident Teacher at KMC Indianapolis and KMC Bloomington. With joy, wisdom and experience, she illuminates how we can integrate Buddha's teachings into daily life.