Total Acceptance, Total Freedom

Total Acceptance, Total Freedom with Gen Kelsang Menla

Saturday, March 30, 10:00am – 1:30pm (optional Puja 3:00-4:30)

All beings want to be free. Free from worry, loneliness, isolation, physical pain, and all forms of mental suffering. This freedom is possible.

In his very first teaching, Buddha taught a path to complete freedom which begins with the wise instruction, “You should know suffering.” Although this could be seen as taking a sour or negative view on life, it is instead incredibly authentic and liberating. By knowing our own suffering and fully owning it through total acceptance, we can come to understand the suffering of others with a grounded empathy. This will lead us to understand the deeper causes of all our suffering — such as karma — and these insights will lead us to a total freedom from suffering. Further, by understanding that we are not defined by our suffering, but our very nature is that of pure freedom waiting to be realized, we can base an understanding of our self on this indestructible potential for lasting happiness. 

Join us for this half-day retreat with Resident Teacher from KMC Texas, Gen Kelsang Menla. He will give thoughtful and inspiring teachings, guide meditations, and offer practical mindfulness tools for daily life that will help us all to create more inner and outer peace in our lives. Everyone welcome!

Additionally, we will offer Wishfulfilling Jewel puja* with a teaching from 3 pm – 4:30 pm after the retreat. These special chanted prayers are a traditional Buddhist ritual that help us to connect with Buddha and receive special protection in our lives. It is open to all.

*Although optional, it is customary to make an offering of fresh food or non-perishables as part of this traditional ceremony.

Schedule:

Cost: $25 ($15 students/seniors)

For more details, you can email info@meditationinlubbock.org or call 806-787-2499 and leave a voicemail.