Tantric Empowerment to Avalokiteshvara
Tantric Empowerment to Avalokiteshvara
Camí sa Roca, 14, Es Mercadal, España
Up to 40 in group
Feb 28 - Mar 3, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- - Staff
- Rest and Reflect. Depending on your interest opt for one of these retreat options, based on Buddha's teachings: Relax, a Good Heart, a Clear Mind or Freedom from Anger and Depression.
- - Renew, Breathe, Reflect
- Remove tension from your heart and clear your mind.
- - Desintoxicación digital
- Reduce tus pensamientos, distracciones y preocupaciones.
- - Guide
- A guide for structuring retreat and meditation sessions.
- - Support
- Qualified staff and library advice.
- - Classes
- Possibility to attend meditation classes and courses during your stay.
- - Take the knowledge of the Dharma Kadam to the heart by transforming your mind and solving daily problems. Choose the practice you want to deepen: Taking and Giving, The Six Perfections, Heart of Wisdom or the Mahamudra.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
The Resident teacher, The center's principal teacher
Guen Kelsang Rabjor was initiated into the practice of Kadampa Buddhism in 1994 at the first Kadampa Buddhist center founded by the Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in England. Since then, he has tirelessly dedicated himself to learning and deepening this inner path and to sharing his knowledge and experience with many people around the world.
He has been a resident teacher in several Kadampa Buddhist centers, including the Kadampa Meditation Center in Barcelona, where he lived for 16 years. He has also been resident teacher at the Kadampa Meditation Center of Spain, in Malaga, and the KMC Mahamudra in Seville. In September 2023 he has been appointed resident teacher of the IKRC Menorca.
He has been a Buddhist monk since 2007 and has extensive experience in teaching modern Buddhism, long retreats and conferring initiations. He has guided meditations and given teachings at national and international Kadampa festivals. His deep spiritual vision and warm, practical presentation of Buddhist teachings make guen Kelsang Rabjor an enormously inspiring teacher.
Details of this retreat
The Buddha of Compassion and commentary on its practice
From February 28th to March 3rd, come and live the transformative experience of the initiation of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, and receive the commentary of his practice, in the main event of the year at IKRC Menorca. In the initiation, guen Kelsang Rabjor, resident teacher, will guide us in a deep meditation and in the transmission of blessings that will open the door to transform life with the pure energy of Avalokiteshvara.
Avalokiteshvara is the Buddha who embodies the infinite compassion of all Buddhas, and receiving his initiation will allow you to purify your mind and activate your full spiritual potential. This initiation will be followed by a commentary on how to integrate this powerful tantric practice into your daily life, using the sadhana of Avalokiteshvara and following the instructions in the book Mirror of Dharma with expanded text and other oral teachings of the Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Gyatso Rinpoche.
This event is designed for all levels.
The full event includes teachings, guided meditations, and retreat - all are welcome!
From February 28th to March 3rd, come and live the transformative experience of the initiation of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, and receive the commentary of his practice, in the main event of the year at IKRC Menorca. In the initiation, guen Kelsang Rabjor, resident teacher, will guide us in a deep meditation and in the transmission of blessings that will open the door to transform life with the pure energy of Avalokiteshvara.
Avalokiteshvara is the Buddha who embodies the infinite compassion of all Buddhas, and receiving his initiation will allow you to purify your mind and activate your full spiritual potential. This initiation will be followed by a commentary on how to integrate this powerful tantric practice into your daily life, using the sadhana of Avalokiteshvara and following the instructions in the book Mirror of Dharma with expanded text and other oral teachings of the Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Gyatso Rinpoche.
This event is designed for all levels.
The full event includes teachings, guided meditations, and retreat - all are welcome!
Schedule
Friday, February 28th, 2025
18:30-19:20h: Welcome and reception
19:30-21:00h: The peace and joy of a spiritual life
Saturday, March 1st, 2025
09:30-10:30h: Guided Meditation
12:00-14:00h: Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara Initiation
14:00h: Lunch
16:30-18:00h: Teaching
19:30-20:45h: Puja with tsog offerings
Sunday, March 2nd, 2025
10:00-11:00h: Guided Meditation
12:00-13:30h: Teaching
13:30h: Lunch
16:30-17:45h: 1st session
19:30-20:45h: 2nd session
Monday, March 3rd, 2025
10:00-11:15h: 3rd session
12:15-13:30h: 4th session
13:30h: Lunch and farewell
18:30-19:20h: Welcome and reception
19:30-21:00h: The peace and joy of a spiritual life
Saturday, March 1st, 2025
09:30-10:30h: Guided Meditation
12:00-14:00h: Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara Initiation
14:00h: Lunch
16:30-18:00h: Teaching
19:30-20:45h: Puja with tsog offerings
Sunday, March 2nd, 2025
10:00-11:00h: Guided Meditation
12:00-13:30h: Teaching
13:30h: Lunch
16:30-17:45h: 1st session
19:30-20:45h: 2nd session
Monday, March 3rd, 2025
10:00-11:15h: 3rd session
12:15-13:30h: 4th session
13:30h: Lunch and farewell
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
IKRC CENTRO INT DE RETIRO KADAMPA, Camí sa Roca, 14, Es Mercadal, España
Directions
How do I get there? Map Options: We pick you up at the airport for an affordable price of 20 euros one way (subject to availability). Bus: 1st bus Airport - Mahón, 2nd bus: Mahón - Alayor and we will arrange an economic transport (contact us before) or you can take a cab, from the airport or the nearest town (this option is cheaper than from the airport). We are waiting for you!
Accommodation
single room with bathroom en suite single room with shared bathroom Double room female dormitory with 4 beds
Single room with en-suite bathroom
Double bedroom
Single room with shared bathroom
Female dormitory with en suite bathroom
Glamping
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Menorca is a biosphere reserve, the retreat center meets all the conditions to free yourself from distractions, move the air of energy in a completely natural environment. The center is integrated in one of the most protected areas.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Meals are served in a buffet, where there is always a raw section of salads and a cooked section.
Intolerances or allergies are always catered for under previous contact.
What's Included
- Spanish-English translations or vice versa
- Teachings
- Guided retreat sessions
- Material (meditation cushion and blanket)
- 2 nights accommodation
- Towels and bed linen
- Full board
- wifi internet
- You will have at your disposal qualified personal help and advice and a library.
- Specific retreats for initiation into Buddhist meditation and other retreats to deepen your Kadampa meditation practice.
What's Not Included
- Non-meal beverages
- Snacks
- Local transportation
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