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Empower your practice and remove obstacles in meditation by discovering the “Five Forces.” Sometimes referred to as the essence of Buddha’s teachings, these forces are practical keys that unlock our potential for successful practice and allow us to transform all our daily activities into spiritual growth. When we become adept at integrating these forces into our spiritual practice, our realizations will quickly grow.

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Cost: Whole Weekend (Saturday all day and Sunday afternoon): $45 ($40 for students, seniors 62+, and unemployed, and early registration 1 week prior).

Saturday only:  $35 ($30 for students, seniors 62+, and unemployed, and early registration 1 week prior).

Supporter & Benefactor level members: free

Includes Saturday lunch

Schedule:

Saturday

10-11am Session 1

11:45am - 12:45pm Session 2

Lunch

2-3pm  Session 3

3:45pm  Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers with offerings (optional)

Sunday

10:30-11:45am (Meditations for Modern Life class combined with Session 4)

1:30-2:30  Session 5

3:00-4:15pm (Q&A for last 15 minutes)  Session 6

About the Teacher:

Kadam Michelle Gauthier is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center DC & has been a disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for more than 25 years. She is an inspiring example of Modern Buddhism in practice. She presents Buddha’s teachings with beautiful clarity, warmth & sincerity, skillfully guiding people from all walks of life to find inner peace and lasting happiness.