Mahāmudrā Retreat
Saturday, October 25
10:00am – 4:30pm PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Lunch break: 12:30pm – 2:00pm PDT
in-person and online
Program Category: Meditation
This is a hybrid event, and we are using the
Zoom video conferencing system
for online participants.
Please register below to receive your online access information.
By registering for this event, you understand that the
sessions may be recorded and published in the public
domain (such as YouTube), and consent to this process.
Join us for a one-day Mahāmudrā retreat in the Gelug
tradition, where we will explore the nature of the mind
through inner stillness and clarity. Rooted in the profound
wisdom of Lama Tsongkhapa, this retreat offers an
opportunity to deepen your meditation practice and enjoy a
taste of Mahāmudrā—the union of bliss and emptiness.
Through analytical and resting meditation, practical
guidance, and spacious time for reflection, we’ll explore
the stillness that quietly flows beneath every experience
— a refuge in every moment of need.
Amid the demands of modern life, Mahāmudrā opens
a door to inner freedom, open-endedness and connection, revealing a
path to the wish fulfilling jewel always within us: the clear-light
nature of the mind, the true creator of all things.
The retreat is designed to be practical, accessible, and
enjoyable with plenty of time for Q&A, and good company.
Venerable Losang Gendun has dedicated
nearly four decades to practicing Buddhism and has served
as a Bhikshu in the Tibetan tradition for the past
19 years.
Prior to his ordination, he worked in diverse
fields such as palliative care, technology, refugee
organizations, and management. His extensive training
includes ten years of studying Buddhist philosophy and
practice in monasteries across France, India, Nepal, and
Myanmar. Additionally, he spent over four years in
retreat, immersing himself in Tibetan sutra and tantra, as
well as the Burmese Theravada Forest Tradition.
For the last 15 years, Ven. Gendun has taught worldwide,
sharing his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy, psychology,
and meditation. He serves the aspirations of H.H. the
Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche as part of the
FPMT (Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition).
Ven. Gendun is furthermore a member of
Mind & Life Europe,
a multidisciplinary laboratory that
brings together researchers and contemplative
practitioners to explore the nature of experience.
Beyond his Buddhist affiliations, Ven. Gendun serves as an
interreligious canon at the Peace Cathedral in Tbilisi,
Georgia, and collaborates with a Mevlavi Sufi dargah in
Istanbul.
In 2023, he founded
The Buddha Project,
which engages in long-term guidance for Buddhist
meditators, scientific research, art projects, and
intercontemplative social engagement.
Registration
Registration is required to receive your online access information.
All our Dharma teachings and events are offered on a
dana (generosity) basis
— in the spirit of giving freely, just
as the Buddha taught. This is a beautiful opportunity to support
the teachings and open your heart through generosity.
There is no charge to attend, and no one is turned away. While
teachings are free, your support helps keep the Center running
and makes these precious teachings available to others. We have
included suggested donation amounts to help guide your offering.
Ordained sangha are warmly welcome to attend free of charge.
Thank you for joining in this shared act of support. We rejoice for you.