Weekend Retreat

Finding Freedom and Ultimate Happiness

with Ven. Robina Courtin

Saturday, August 3, 2019
Sunday, August 4
10:00am – 5:00pm
see detailed schedule below

As His Holiness Dalai Lama says "all human beings have an innate desire to be happy and overcome suffering." Isn't that the truth? Join us to hear teachings on how to find this ultimate freedom and happiness for your life and to benefit others.

The weekend will consist of teachings, meditation and time for group discussions.

Ven. Robina's direct, practical and awakening approach is not to be missed!

Ven. Robina Courtin

Since ordaining as a nun in 1978 Ven. Robina has worked full time for Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, and their Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition.

Over the years she has served as editorial director of Wisdom Publications, editor of Mandala Magazine, executive director of Liberation Prison Project, and as a touring teacher of Buddhism.

In 2001, Courtin created Chasing Buddha Pilgrimage, which lead pilgrimages to Buddhist holy sites in India, Nepal, and Tibet to raise money for the Liberation Prison Project, an association engaged for the Tibetan cause.

Known for her extraordinary energy and fiery compassion, Ven. Robina's life and work have been the subject of documentary films Chasing Buddha and Key to Freedom.

Schedule

10:00am – 12:00pm
Morning session
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Lunch
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Afternoon session

Support

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Audio Recordings

Registration

Suggested Donation: $40 per session, $150 for the entire weekend.
Lunch is included for full day retreatants.

Sponsors receive preferred seating, gifts and the priceless merit for supporting the Dharma and teachers.

Your generous donations are essential for the continuation of programs like this. No one turned away due to lack of funds — please contact us to make arrangements.