The Healing Power Of Compassion: Rocky Mountain Retreat

The Healing Power Of Compassion

Kadampa Meditation Center Rocky Mountain Retreat

Friday, October 30 — Monday, November 2, 2026

With the Western U.S National Spiritual Director of the NKT & Resident Meditation Teacher of KMC CO, Gen Kelsang Gomlam

About Cost & registration schedule location teacher

ON-SITE CABIN REGISTRATION CLOSED — DIRECT YMCA BOOKING NOW OPEN
Retreat-only registration remains open! You can book accommodation directly with YMCA of the Rockies.

About this retreat

The power of compassion is often underestimated and misunderstood in mainstream society. In this weekend mountain retreat we will explore the innumerable benefits that come from developing and maintaining a wise compassionate mind. This mind not only protects us from mental pain and physical suffering, but safeguards our consciousness when we are dying. The highlight of our retreat experience will be learning the magical practice of taking away suffering and giving love using the inner science of meditation.

What will you receive from attending this retreat?

Personal meditation experience in the power of compassion
An understanding that the mind of compassion is not passive
Scientific methods based on wisdom to take away suffering

The retreat will be based on the compassion chapters in Living Meaningfully Dying Joyfully & Universal Compassion, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Cost & Registration

How to Register (After Sept 30)

Step 1: Book Your Accommodations (Directly through YMCA of the Rockies)
Cabin packages booked through KMC Colorado closed on September 30th. Attendees can now arrange lodging directly through YMCA of the Rockies:

Lodging: Reserve your room or cabin directly at YMCA of the Rockies — Estes Park Center.
Meals: Meals are not included automatically in this option. Dining passes can be purchased on-site at the YMCA dining hall or on-property cafes upon arrival.

Step 2: Register for the Retreat (Teachings & Sessions)
All attendees staying via direct YMCA booking or off-site must register for the retreat itself.

Retreat Registration Fee: $135 (Register by clicking here)
Includes: Full access to all 11 meditation sessions and guided teachings with Gen Kelsang Gomlam from Friday evening through Monday afternoon.

Option 1: Community Room Bunk Bed

For budget-conscious travelers or those who love a cozy, communal practice space.

The Setup: A twin bunk bed (top or bottom) in a shared room with a shared bathroom.
Cost: $495 per person
Select a full payment or a $150 non-refundable deposit at checkout.

closed/sold out

Option 2: Queen Bed in a Shared Room (Per Bed)

Enjoy the comfort of a large Queen bed in a shared community room.

Single Occupancy (You get the Queen bed to yourself): $525 per person.
Double Occupancy (Two friends/partners sharing the Queen bed): $400 per person (The bed is booked as a single unit for $800 total).
Select a full payment or a $150/$300 non-refundable deposit at checkout.

closed/sold out

Option 3: Private Room (Entire Room Booking)

An entire room featuring two Queen beds. Only ONE person needs to register for the room. You must list all roommates during checkout.

Single (1 Person) - You get both Queen beds to yourself - $995
Double (2 People) - You each get your own private Queen bed - $1,285
Triple (3 People) - 1 person gets a Queen; 2 people share a Queen - $1,575
Quadruple (4 People) - 2 people share Queen A; 2 people share Queen B - $1,875

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Schedule

Friday – Oct.30th

Arrival and registration: 3:30-7:00pm

Dinner: 6:00-7:00pm

Retreat Introduction: 7:30-8:30pm

Saturday – Oct.31st

Breakfast: 7:30-8:30am (Silent)

Session 1: 9:00-10.00am (Silent)

Session 2: 10:45am-11.45pm (Silent)

Lunch: 12:00-1:00pm

Session 3: 4.00-5.00pm

Dinner: 5:00-7:00pm

Session 4: 7:30-8:30pm

Sunday – Nov.1st

Breakfast: 7:30-8:30am (Silent)

Session 5: 9:00-10.00am (Silent)

Session 6: 10:45am-11.45pm (Silent)

Lunch: 12:00-1:00pm

Session 7: 4.00-5.00pm

Dinner: 5:00-7:00pm

Session 8: 7:30-8:30pm

Monday – Nov.2nd

Breakfast: 7:30-8:30am (Silent)

Session 9: 9:00-10:00am (Silent)

Session 10: 11:00am-12:00pm (Silent)

Lunch: 12:00-1:00pm

Location

YMCA of the Rockies

2515 Tunnel Road
Estes Park, CO 80511

Google Map Link

Airport Shuttle: estesparkshuttle.com/DIA-airport-shuttle

About the Teacher

Gen Kelsang Gomlam

Gen Kelsang Gomlam is an American Buddhist nun and the US Western National Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition. She is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Colorado, and has been studying, practicing and teaching Kadam Dharma for many years. Gen Gomlam’s heartfelt and practical teachings are presented with warmth and humor, making them accessible to everyone. Through her loving kindness, sincere concern for others, and deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings, Gen Gomlam provides an inspiring example of someone who has taken Buddha’s teachings to heart.