About this Event

Based on the teachings of the Summer Festival at Manjushri KMC with the Gen-las, Kadam Lucy will guide a 4-day retreat on the practice of Lamrim, the stages of the path to enlightenment, and how to integrate this into the practice of Tantra.  

All Buddha's 84,000 teachings are included in Sutra and Tantra. Kadampa Buddhism, or modern Buddhism, emphasizes the union of Sutra and Tantra, which provides us with a holistic, complete, and quick path to enlightenment. Buddha’s Sutra teachings on renunciation, the good heart of bodhichitta, and emptiness are the foundation of Tantra, giving us the motivation and the wisdom needed to practice it; and Buddha’s Tantric teachings give our spiritual practice vision, bringing our Sutra insights alive. Sutra and Tantra are mutually supportive, and both accelerate and perfect each other.

Kadampa Buddhism, or modern Buddhism, emphasizes the union of Sutra and Tantra, which provides us with a holistic, complete, and quick path to enlightenment. Buddha’s Sutra teachings on renunciation, the good heart of bodhichitta, and emptiness are the foundation of Tantra, giving us the motivation and the wisdom needed to practice it; and Buddha’s Tantric teachings give our spiritual practice vision, bringing our Sutra insights alive. Sutra and Tantra are mutually supportive, and both accelerate and perfect each other.

For example, it is in Sutra that Buddha extensively explains how to realize emptiness, which is the beating heart of Tantra. If things existed from their own side, as more than mere projection of mind, then Tantra wouldn’t make any sense at all. But because the things we normally see do not exist, Tantra makes perfect sense.Kadam Lucy will explain how to practice Sutra and Tantra together, effectively and happily, in our daily meditations and our daily lives. An exceptional teacher, she will bring years of personal retreat experience to the talks and guided meditations.

Everyone is welcome! This retreat will be accessible and insightful for anyone with an interest in Buddhism, whether or not you attended the Summer Festival. 

Dorm Female 

10 beds or less per room (bunk beds) with shared bathrooms. $375 for early bird, $450 after July 1st

Male Dorm

10 beds or less per room (bunk beds) with shared bathrooms. $375 for early bird, $450 after July 1st

Quad Dorm Female

4 beds in a room; ie 2 bunk beds with shared bathrooms. $425 for early bird, $500 after July 1st

Quad Dorm Male

(4 beds in a room; ie 2 bunk beds) with shared bathrooms. $425 for early bird, $500 after July 1st

Private Double Room

With own Bathroom in Main Lodge. 2 beds per room. Must book both beds to reserve. $450 each for early bird, $525 after July 1st

Private Single Room (women)

Single room shared women's bathroom in Main Lodge. $450 each for early bird, $525 after July 1st

More pricing and accomodation information

There is an early bird discount of $75 if you register before July 1st; all rooms must be fully paid by July 24th. Deposits of $125 are nonrefundable. Most of the accommodations are for dorms with bunkbeds with up to 10 people per room. Smaller dorms are 4 people per room. All dorms have shared bathrooms. All dorms have the option of adding linens ($17) or you can bring your own. Main Lodge (double room) have linens included.

There is a limited number of double rooms with two single beds and a private bathroom available in the main lodge. To reserve the double room, you must reserve for both people ($125x2). To pay in full for the double room, you must pay for both ($450x2). Please make a note upon booking as to who you are sharing with.

To look at what the cabins look like, click here. For more info on the main lodge, click here. To look at a map of the retreat center, click here.

Location

Highlands Presbyterian Camp & Retreat Center
1306 Business Highway 7 POB 66, Allenspark, CO 80510

Getting there

The closest airport to fly into is Denver International Airport. The Highlands Retreat Center is located in Allenspark, CO, which is about an hour and 15 minutes northwest of the airport. There is no obvious public transportation from the airport to the retreat center, so if you are not hiring a car, and need any help getting there, please contact ad@meditationincolorado.org.

Our retreat is set in the stunning natural setting of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, providing both an outer AND inner escape -- an incredible experience for anyone looking to disconnect from the problems of daily life and a chance to deepen their inner peace and understanding. The company will be great and the food always delicious. There will be time, especially in the afternoons, for hikes or strolls in the local area, exploring the breathtaking scenery.

Friday – Aug.25th

6:00-7:00…………Dinner
7:30-9:00…………Session 1

Saturday – Aug.26th

7:00-8:00am.……..Breakfast
8:30-10:00…………Session 2
10:00-11:00…….…Break
11:00-12:15pm..…Session 3
12:15-1:00…………Lunch
4:00-5:30……….…Session 4
6:00-7:00……….…Dinner
8:00-9:00…….……Session 5,
Wishfulfilling Jewel w/food offerings

Sunday – Aug.27th

7:00-8:00am……….Breakfast
8:30-10:00…….……Session 6
10:00-11:00…………Break
11:00-12:15pm..…..Session 7
12:15-1:00….………Lunch
4:00-5:30……..……Session 8
6:00-7:00…….….…Dinner
7:30-9:00……………Session 9

Monday – Aug.28th

7:00-8:00am……….Breakfast
8:30-10:00…….…..Session 10
10:00-11:00…….….Break
11:00-12:15pm..…..Session 11
12:15-1:00…….……Lunch