New Year's Retreat in Santa Barbara! Vision & Transformation:
 Meditation and Our Extraordinary Potential January 1, 2011

During meditation retreat we take ourselves away from our usual routines and learn how to develop the inner peace that we need for our daily happiness. This retreat offers us a meaningful holiday with like-minded people in a serene environment. It is a special opportunity to begin the New Year with pure intentions and a happy mind.

Scheduled over a three day period, January 1-3, this retreat will be based on teachings found in the book, Modern Buddhism, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This book is a vast compilation of all Buddha’s Sutra and Tantra teachings; it captures the essence of what it means to practice Buddhism in the modern world. From the introduction: “My intention in writing this book is to give the reader strong encouragement to develop and maintain compassion and wisdom. If everyone sincerely practices the path of compassion and wisdom, all their problems will be solved and never arise again; I guarantee this.”

Taught by American Buddhist monks, Gen Kelsang Rigpa and Kelsang Wangpo, everyone is welcome to attend this meaningful new year retreat.

Accommodations are shared with three people per room and bath. Vegetarian meals included. Cost: 
$200 book by December 1, 
$225 book by December 2-15, and 
$250 book by December 16-24

. Please register early as space is limited. (There are some single rooms at $300. Please email info@meditateinla.org or call 323-223-0610 to reserve a single room.)

Sponsored by Kadampa Meditation Center California. www.MeditateInLA.org