Purifying Past Negativity – Vajrasattva Retreat
Retreat in Aberdeen | Fri 12- Sun 14 Dec
Do you find it difficult to make progress in your meditation practice?
Have negative habits you find hard to shift or find teachings confusing and obscure?
Do you find the same painful situations keep arising, in different circumstances?
Buddha taught the law of karma, explaining that all our experiences of suffering comes from negative actions in the past…both in this life and over countless previous lives.
Through the profound but simple practice of meditation and reciting mantras of Buddha Vajrasattva, we can learn how to purify all our negativity, opening the way for real progress on our spiritual path.
The retreat will begin with a clear introduction on Friday evening, explaining why and how to engage in the practice. (also livestreamed to members)
The following sessions (in person only) will consist of a brief teaching, guided and silent meditations, prayers and mantra recitation. We will be using the prayer booklet, Meditation and Recitation of Solitary Vajrasattva.
The sea is a short walk away and the day is structured to include time for quietly contemplating, discussing the topics with others, eating together & walking in nature.
If you wish to come to the whole retreat, it’s possible to stay at the Premier Inn next door for a very reasonable rate. It is also possible to attend individual sessions.
Friday
Introduction: 19:00 – 20:30
Saturday and Sunday
09:30 – 10:45 Session 1
11:45 – 13:00 Session 2
16:15 – 17:30 Session 3
19:00 – 20:15 Session 4
More info:
- Includes guided meditation and teachings
- £10 per session | £30 per day | £50 whole retreat | free for members
- The introduction only will be available to join online via livestream for members
- All retreat sessions are in-person attendance only
- Vegetarian lunch available with hot and cold options £7 – please book in advance
- Accommodation available at the Premier Inn approx, £40 per night – next door to the centre.
- All income goes to running the centre which is a registered charity.
- Cancellations up to 24hours prior to the course will receive a full refund minus a 10% admin fee.
Kelsang Yonchen is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen. She has been practising Kadampa Buddhism for over 14 years and was ordained as a Buddhist nun in 2023. Before moving to Aberdeen, she served as the Resident Teacher at Ganden Ling Kadampa Meditation Centre in Cornwall. Yonchen is known for her warm heart, practical wisdom, and clear, accessible teaching style that makes Buddha’s teachings easy to understand and apply in daily life.
