Hidden Villa - Country Retreat
Meditations on the Path to Enlightenment

September 1st - 4th  

@Hidden Villa Hostel, Los Altos Hills, CA

 

Give yourself time to meditate, learn and relax in the peaceful Los Altos Hills. Explore Hidden Villa’s 1600 acres of hiking trails, lush gardens and an organic farm between sessions. Close the summer season in quiet contemplation and meaningful conversations with other kind, like-minded people. Perfect for those looking to learn how to have an enjoyable, meaningful life in any season and situation.

Based on the teachings of the Summer Festival at Manjushri KMC, Gen Kelsang Choma and Tomoko Saeki will lead a four-day semi-silent retreat based on the practice of Lamrim, the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. These precious meditations are a special presentation of Buddha’s teachings that are easily integrated into modern daily life and are the heart of Kadampa Buddhism. Everyone is welcome – brand new and experienced.

In-person, onsite with a range of accommodations, or daily attendance, space permitting; register early to secure a spot and receive a substantial discount.

 

DETAILS

SPECIAL EVENT: Hidden Villa Country Retreat

WHEN: Sept 1 - 4

COST: See Registration Section

TEACHER: Gen Kelsang Choma & Tomoko Saeki

WHERE:  @ Hidden Villa Hostel - 26870 Moody Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

GETTING THERE:

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION

15% Discount has been extended!
 
Use code:
HVMOTP15X at checkout to get 15% off on this event! Don't miss out!

 

All prices include cost of accommodation, retreat sessions and 9 meals, except where specified.

    • - Private Cabin (1 double bed) - $630.00.  SOLD OUT

    • - Shared Cabin (2 single beds) - $440.00 per person SOLD OUT

Dormitory (Male or Female) - $400.00
- Camping - $340

- Saturday / Sunday Day Rate - $94 (includes 2 meals)
- Friday Evening Rate (no meals included) - $15 (15% discount already applied)
- Friday Evening w/ Dinner - $23 (15% discount already applied)


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Cancellation fee: $25.
No cancellations after August 22nd.

To cancel, please email the Admin Director at:
Admin@meditateinsanfrancisco.com

 

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RETREAT SCHEDULE

RETREAT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY SEPT 1st

4:00-6:00 pm

Arrivals and Registration

6:00-7:00 pm

Dinner

7:30-8:45 pm

Intro Talk, Gen Kelsang Choma

7:30 - 8:45 pm

SATURDAY SEPT 2nd

SUNDAY SEPT 3rd

7:30-8:30 am

Self-serve Breakfast

9:00-10:15 am

Talk, Gen Kelsang Choma

10:45-11:45 am

Meditation, Tomoko Saeki

12:45-1:45 pm

Lunch

4:00-5:15 pm

Talk, Gen Kelsang Choma

6:00-7:00 pm

Dinner

8:00-9:00 pm

Meditation, Tomoko Saeki

7:30 - 8:45 pm

MONDAY SEPT 4th

7:30-8:30 am

Self-serve Breakfast

9:00-10:00 am

Talk, Gen Kelsang Choma

10:30-11:15 am

Meditation, Tomoko Saeki

11:45–12:15 pm

Lunch

12:15–1:15 pm

Help clean and pack it all up, thank you!

 

 

ABOUT THE TEACHERS

ABOUT THE TEACHERS

Gen Kelsang Choma is a senior Teacher and Buddhist nun with the New Kadampa Tradition of Modern Buddhism. She is a close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has studied extensively on the Teacher Training Program for over 30 years and is qualified to teach both Sutra and Tantra. She is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center San Francisco and is invited to teach nationally. People enjoy her teachings for their clarity and warmth.

Tomoko Saeki has been a sincere practitioner of the New Kadampa Tradition for several years. She is a student in the Teacher Training Program Program and teaches General Program classes. Her warmth and kindess towards others is infectious and is well portrayed in her teachings.