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We are delighted to invite you to Gaden Samten Ling’s 4th Annual Clearwater Retreat, led by our cherished Spiritual Director, Kushok Lobsang Dhamchöe. This retreat will take place from May 1 – May 4, 2025, at the beautiful Sanctum Retreat Centre in Clearwater County, Alberta. Registration is now open!This nourishing retreat experience offers a unique opportunity to deepen your meditation practice while immersed in the tranquility of nature. Your experience will include:
Private accommodations (double occupancy available for couples from the same household)
All meals and snacks provided by Sanctum’s welcoming kitchen
Guided meditation instruction and practice
Lojong (mind training) teachings with Kushok
Optional gentle yoga sessions in the morning and evening
Walking meditation and discussion sessions
Opportunities to connect with Kushok and your Dharma community
An outline of the retreat schedule can be found here: CLICK HERE!
RETREAT DETAILS:
Dates: Thursday, May 1 – Sunday, May 4, 2025
Location: Sanctum Retreat Centre, Caroline, AB (4.7 km outside the village of Caroline, AB)
Investment:
Single Occupancy: $625
Double Occupancy: $950 (for couples from the same household)
Please contact the office at [email protected] to register for Double Occupancy
Dietary Accommodations: Sanctum can kindly accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions (e.g., celiac). If you have specific dietary needs, please complete the dietary needs form upon registration.
Registration Deadline: April 14, 2025
Space is limited, and this retreat fills quickly. To secure your spot, we encourage you to register early!
REFUND POLICY:
We understand that unexpected events can arise that affect your plans. If you need to cancel up to 10 days before attending the retreat, you may receive a full refund minus a $20 administration fee. All retreat payments become non-refundable on April 22, 2025 .
TEACHINGS:
Kushok will be sharing wisdom from the classic text “The Jewels of the Aryas,” a mind training (Lojong) text intended to assist practitioners in transforming adversity into spiritual practice, with the intention of developing great compassion. A copy of the text will be provided to all registrants. Kushok will also provide guidance and advice for meditation practice as well as answer questions.
OPTIONAL YOGA SESSIONS:
Yoga sessions are shared in a supportive way that is inclusive whether you are a seasoned practitioner or if this is your very first class. Movements will be done on the floor on your mat, but modifications will be given for those wishing to stay in chairs. The morning session will consist of gentle stretches, breath practices, and warming up the joints to aid in releasing tightness and creating both stability and range of motion in the body – preparing you for periods of sitting in meditation and learning sessions. The evening session will also be a very gentle practice, an unwinding of the day, calming the nervous system and preparing the body to ease into sleep.
We look forward to sharing this meaningful time together. If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please reach out to our office.
With warmest wishes,
Kari Stange & Gillian Patton
2025 Clearwater Retreat Organizers
Gaden Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Society
11403 101 Street, Edmonton, AB T5G 2A9
[email protected]
www.gsl-ab.ca
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sanctum Retreat Center, 11 Sanctum Way, Clearwater County, AB T0M, Canada,Caroline, Alberta, Rocky Mountain House
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